CPU
GPU
Celeron 1047UE
E1-1500
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 E1-1500 is on rank 979, so the E1-1500 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 E1-1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+878%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 E1-1500
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.
E1-1500
The E1-1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 660 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1047UE and E1-1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE versus 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 — a 5.6% clock advantage for the E1-1500. The Celeron 1047UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E1-1500 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1047UE scores 675 against the E1-1500's 660 — a 2.2% lead for the Celeron 1047UE. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE vs 0 kB on the E1-1500.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.48 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-45% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 675+2% | 660 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 159 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 293 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1047UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E1-1500 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1047UE) / not specified (E1-1500). The Celeron 1047UE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the E1-1500 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1047UE launched at $100 MSRP, while the E1-1500 debuted at $60. At current prices ($100 vs $10), the E1-1500 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 1047UE delivers 6.8 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the E1-1500 — making the E1-1500 the 162.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $60-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $10-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 66.0+871% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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