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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$20
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1113
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.4 GHz

Intel Celeron N3350 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.4

Performance

18.0%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.8

Platform

1.0%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 1.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Celeron N3350 is a dual-core entry-level processor from the Apollo Lake family, featuring a base clock speed of 1.1 GHz and a burst frequency of up to 2.4 GHz. Built on a 14nm process, it includes 2MB of L2 cache and integrated Intel HD Graphics 500 with 12 execution units. Its primary advantages are extreme energy efficiency, with a low Thermal Design Power (TDP) of just 6W, and a fanless design that allows for silent operation in budget laptops and mini PCs. However, the processor faces significant drawbacks, including very limited multitasking capabilities due to having only two threads, poor performance in modern gaming, and a tendency to struggle with intensive web browsing or high-resolution video playback.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron N3350

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.3
Intel Celeron N3350 has a technical score of 3.27 points, which is lower than that of 97.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Celeron N3350 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.3
Intel Celeron N3350 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Celeron N3350 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1296
Intel Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 CPU socket, which is older than that of 93.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Celeron N3350 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Celeron N3350 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
Intel Celeron N3350 offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Celeron N3350 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

2.4 GHz
Intel Celeron N3350 reaches a boost clock of 2.4 GHz which is lower than that of 98.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 1.10 GHz
Intel Celeron N3350 has a base clock of 2x1.10 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Celeron N3350 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Celeron N3350 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

0 MB
Intel Celeron N3350 has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel Celeron N3350 has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

112 KB
Intel Celeron N3350 has an L1 cache of 112 KB which is smaller than that of 98.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4
Intel Celeron N3350 supports DDR DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4, which is older than that of 83.2% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Celeron N3350 supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Celeron N3350 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 74% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

8 GB
Intel Celeron N3350 supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Celeron N3350 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 500
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 500
Intel Celeron N3350 uses the Intel HD Graphics 500 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 82.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
Intel Celeron N3350 has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

200 MHz
Intel Celeron N3350 has an integrated GPU clock of 200 MHz which is lower than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW dec
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Celeron N3350 has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Celeron N3350 has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

6 W
Intel Celeron N3350 has a boost power of 6 W which is lower than that of 98.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

1 seconds
Intel Celeron N3350 has a turbo duration of 1 seconds which is longer than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Celeron N3350 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Celeron N3350 vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 90.6% lower boost power
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.6 W vs 64 W
  • 2x more L2 per core
    Intel Celeron N3350 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Celeron N3350 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 7.14x cheaper
    Intel Celeron N3350 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    Intel Celeron N3350 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
  • 2x more L2 per core
    Intel Celeron N3350 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 90.6% lower boost power
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Overall
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron N3350 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Celeron N3350 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,296 vs FP2).
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Intel Celeron N3350 has an older release date than the average processor (2,016 vs 2,020).
    September 2016
  • 67.7% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (801 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 80.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (290 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 44.2% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 90.7% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (444 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 89.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,113 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 28.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (347 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron N3350 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 17 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (11 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Celeron N3350 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron N3350 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Apollo Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 70.8% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (112 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 10 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (6 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Celeron N3350 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 87.5% less memory capacity
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Celeron N3350 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Celeron N3350 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Celeron N3350 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 500 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 42.9% lower GPU clock speed
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (200 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Celeron N3350 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 27 seconds shorter turbo duration
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower turbo duration limit than the average processor (1 seconds vs 28 seconds). The average processor maintains turbo for 28 seconds.
  • 67.7% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (801 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (801 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.801 vs 2,483
  • 80.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (290 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (290 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.290 vs 1,471
  • 44.2% lower boost clock
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Celeron N3350 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 90.7% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (444 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (444 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.444 vs 4,793
  • 89.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,113 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,113 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,113 vs 10,532.5
  • 28.3% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (347 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Celeron N3350 has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (347 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.347 vs 484
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron N3350 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Apollo Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Celeron N3350 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Apollo Lake vs Kaby Lake).Apollo Lake vs Kaby Lake
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What customers like about Intel Celeron N3350?

  • Efficient power consumption (6W TDP) makes it ideal for fanless, silent, and passively cooled systems
  • Adequate for light, single-threaded tasks such as basic web browsing, checking emails, and simple office work
  • Capable of streaming and playing 4K Ultra HD video smoothly due to its integrated Intel HD Graphics 500
  • Cost-effective choice for ultra-budget laptops, mini PCs, and entry-level Chromebooks
  • Suitable for low-demand 'utility' projects like home automation gateways (Home Assistant) or light Linux-based servers
  • Handles older 'retro' games and 2D titles reasonably well (e.g., Minecraft, Stardew Valley, or PS1 emulation)

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron N3350?

  • Extremely weak multitasking performance due to having only 2 cores and no Hyper-Threading
  • Prone to significant lagging and sluggishness, even during basic Windows 10 updates or when opening multiple browser tabs
  • Unsuitable for modern 3D gaming or CPU-intensive software like video editors and heavy compilers
  • Low base clock speed (1.1 GHz) often results in long loading times and a non-responsive user experience
  • Does not support AVX instructions, which prevents many modern applications and games from running at all
  • Performance is frequently bottlenecked by the low-speed eMMC storage often paired with this chip in budget devices

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principledtechnologies.com
01/05/2018
Intel Celeron N3350 Chromebook comparison - Principled Technologies

This Principled Technologies report commissioned by Intel demonstrates that the Dell Chromebook 5190 (Intel Celeron N3350) provides superior educational efficiency and faster performance over the Dell Chromebook 11 3180 (Celeron N3060). Key pros include the Apollo Lake architecture’s 28% higher single-thread performance, faster RAM, 50% more memory bandwidth, and better video...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
29/03/2026
Intel Celeron N3350 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Celeron N3350 is an entry-level, dual-core Apollo Lake processor designed for low-cost, ultra-portable devices, offering a 1.1 GHz base frequency with 2.4 GHz burst capabilities. According to UserBenchmark, it serves basic computing needs but performs significantly lower than mainstream chips. While suitable for light tasks, the processor struggles with modern, demanding...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Celeron N3350 @ 1.10GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron N3350 is a dual-core, entry-level processor designed for low-power mobile devices and budget laptops like the ASUS Chromebook C423. Operating at a base clock speed of 1.10 GHz with a 6-watt TDP, this Apollo Lake processor enables fanless, silent systems with long battery life, often exceeding 10 hours on a single charge. In terms of performance, the N3350 is...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026
Intel Celeron N3350 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Celeron N3350 is an entry-level, dual-core Apollo Lake processor launched in late 2016, operating at 1.1 GHz with a 2.4 GHz burst frequency. It offers high energy efficiency with a 6-watt TDP suitable for fanless designs and includes Intel HD Graphics 500 capable of 4K decoding, generally scoring between 250–290 (single-core) and 440–790 (multi-core) on Geekbench 6. Key...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026
Intel Celeron N3350 | LaptopMedia UK - LaptopMedia

The Intel Celeron N3350 is an entry-level dual-core processor from the Apollo Lake generation designed for budget laptops, featuring a 1.10 GHz base frequency and 2.40 GHz burst frequency. Built on a 14nm process with a 6W TDP, this chip enables passively cooled, fanless systems that operate silently. It is optimized for basic computing tasks and light web browsing rather than...Read more

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techreviewer.de
15/02/2022
Jumper EZBOOK 3 - Apollo Lake Laptop Review

The Jumper EZBook 3, featured on TechReviewer, is an entry-level laptop featuring an Intel Celeron N3350 processor, offering a notable performance increase for office tasks over previous Atom-based models. The 14.1-inch, 1080p IPS display provides sharp visuals and good viewing angles, housed in a lightweight plastic chassis designed to mimic the MacBook Air's aesthetic. While...Read more

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pcwelt.de
07/05/2020
Review: Trekstor Primetab S11B - Budget Windows Tablet

The Trekstor Primetab S11B is an affordable 11.6-inch 2-in-1 Windows tablet featuring an aluminum and plastic build, an integrated kickstand, and a full-HD IPS display, with a keyboard cover included in the box. Performance is limited by an Intel Celeron N3350 processor and 4GB of RAM, restricting usage to basic, light tasks, while storage is limited to 64GB eMMC. Despite its budget...Read more

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connect-living.de
15/03/2017
Jumper EzBook 3 Review: High Quality and Affordable from China

The Jumper EZBook 3 is an affordable 14.1-inch, 1.2 kg ultrabook featuring a sharp Full HD matte display, though its plastic build and TN panel limit viewing angles. Powered by an Intel Celeron N3350 and 4GB of RAM, it handles light tasks efficiently, backed by a strong 10,500 mAh battery offering up to 9 hours of, while being constrained by limited 64GB eMMC storage. Notable cons...Read more

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androidworld.nl
05/01/2021
Acer Chromebook 514 review: these are the pros and cons

The Acer Chromebook 514 is identified as a high-value, mid-range laptop featuring a premium design, including a durable chassis and a high-quality Gorilla Glass touchpad that offers a non-budget feel. Users benefit from excellent, long-lasting battery life suitable for a full workday. Despite these strengths, the 14-inch Full HD display is criticized for its low maximum brightness...Read more

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