Celeron 5205U vs E1-2100

CPU

GPU

Celeron 5205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019

E1-2100

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 5205U

2 / 2

1,432

0.0%

1,435

+0.2%

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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 5205U is positioned at rank 1231 and the E1-2100 is on rank 719, so the E1-2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

8811%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

8682%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7970%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7934%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

7861%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

7592%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

7279%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

7267%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

7072%

#1230

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

100%

#1231

Celeron 5205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1232

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

84%

#1234

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

71%

#1235

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

64%

#1236

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

62%

#1237

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

61%

#1239

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

55%

#1240

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2100

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1022%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1007%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

925%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

921%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

912%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

881%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

845%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

843%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

821%

#719

E1-2100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 5205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 5205U	E1-2100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The E1-2100 (2013) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 5205U	E1-2100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 5205U Benchmark Check

E1-2100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 5205U and E1-2100

Celeron 5205U

The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) 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: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.

E1-2100

The E1-2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 5205U and E1-2100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U versus 1 GHz on the E1-2100 — a 62.1% clock advantage for the Celeron 5205U. The Celeron 5205U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the E1-2100 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 5205U scores 1,432 against the E1-2100's 1,435 — a 0.2% lead for the E1-2100. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U vs 0 kB on the E1-2100.

Feature	Celeron 5205U	E1-2100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+90%	1 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1024 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,432	1,435
Geekbench 6 Single	385	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	650	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 5205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E1-2100 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 5205U	E1-2100
Socket	FCBGA1528	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U) / not specified (E1-2100). The Celeron 5205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the E1-2100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.