Celeron 1005M vs E2-3800
Celeron 1005M
E2-3800
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 1005M is positioned at rank 1018 and the E2-3800 is on rank 1047, so the Celeron 1005M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Per Dollar E2-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+338%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1005M and E2-3800
Celeron 1005M
The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1005M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the E2-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M versus 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 — a 37.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 1005M. The Celeron 1005M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E2-3800 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1005M scores 1,116 against the E2-3800's 1,136 — a 1.8% lead for the E2-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 136, a 88.1% lead for the Celeron 1005M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 607 vs 389 (43.8% advantage for the Celeron 1005M).
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz+46% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,136+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 656 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350+157% | 136 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 607+56% | 389 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1005M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E2-3800 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1005M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 1005M) vs 1 (E2-3800). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1005M) vs 4 (E2-3800) — the Celeron 1005M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM76,HM77 (Celeron 1005M) and SoC (E2-3800).
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M) vs Yes (E2-3800). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1005M) and Radeon HD 8280 (E2-3800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8280 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1005M launched at $86 MSRP, while the E2-3800 debuted at $100.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-14% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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