CPU
GPU
Celeron 1047UE
Celeron N3000
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 1047UE is positioned at rank 1170 and the Celeron N3000 is on rank 817, so the Celeron N3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 1047UE and Celeron N3000
Celeron 1047UE
The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.
Celeron N3000
The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1047UE and Celeron N3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000. The Celeron 1047UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron N3000 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1047UE scores 675 against the Celeron N3000's 705 — a 4.3% lead for the Celeron N3000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 159 vs 160, a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N3000 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 293 vs 290 (1% advantage for the Celeron 1047UE). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3000.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.08 GHz+49% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.04 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 675 | 705+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 159 | 160 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 293+1% | 290 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1047UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3000 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1047UE supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1047UE) vs 4 (Celeron N3000) — the Celeron 1047UE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1023 (Celeron 1047UE) and SoC (Celeron N3000).
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 1047UE) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1047UE) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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