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Celeron J3355

2 cores · 2 threads · up to 2.5 GHz on FCBGA1296.

2.9 · 8 votes

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Cores
2
Threads
2
Boost
2.5 GHz
L3 cache
TDP
10W
Socket
FCBGA1296

Performance breakdown

Gaming1
Productivity1
Single-core1
Multi-core8
Power efficiency1

Lab scores

Performance score1
Cores2
Threads2
Boost clock (GHz)2.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p2 fps
1440p2 fps
4K1 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Apollo Lake
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCBGA1296
Release year
2016
Total cores
2
Threads
2
Integrated graphics
Intel HD Graphics 500
Clocks & cache
Base clock
2.0 GHz
Boost clock
2.5 GHz
Multiplier
20
L2 cache
1 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR3
Max capacity
8 GB
Channels
2
Base power (TDP)
10W
Max temperature
105°C
PCIe
PCIe 2.0
Launch price
$107
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

It’s cheap and sips power for basic office or media tasks. But it chokes hard on anything beyond light web browsing or simple apps.

Pros
  • Sips power for always-on builds
  • Plays 4K video without stutter
  • Handles office tasks without lag
  • Runs fanless and totally silent
Cons
  • Only two real cores, no hyperthreading
  • Performance feels very sluggish today
  • Integrated GPU is weak for video
Verdict

Our verdict on the Celeron J3355

A low-power, dual-core Apollo Lake chip for basic office tasks that chokes hard on anything beyond web browsing.

Get it if you need a dirt-cheap chip for a basic home server or a low-power media player that barely sips electricity. Skip it if you plan to do anything more demanding than a single web page—this thing chokes on basic multitasking.

Buy it if…

  • You’re building a basic home file server that sips power.
  • You need a cheap, silent PC for light web browsing and email.
  • You’re resurrecting an old laptop with a dead CPU for media playback.
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