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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron 3865U vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Celeron 3865U is much slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $107
  • Up to 166% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 9 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 30 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 100% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron 3865U draws 50W less power.

Intel BGA 1356
Sockethelp
AM4
Kaby Lake-U
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Intel HD Graphics 610
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3, 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron 3865U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 580% faster than the Celeron 3865U on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 5/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Celeron 3865U?expand_more
580% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron 3865U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron 3865U and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Celeron 3865U scores 5/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron 3865U or Ryzen 5 3500X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron 3865U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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