Celeron 867 vs Celeron E1500
Celeron 867
Celeron E1500
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 867 is positioned at rank 1111 and the Celeron E1500 is on rank 907, so the Celeron E1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 867
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 867 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 867 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+204%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 867 and Celeron E1500
Celeron 867
The Celeron 867 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 755 points. Launch price was $134.
Celeron E1500
The Celeron E1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 November 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 867 and Celeron E1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Celeron 867 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron E1500 — a 51.4% clock advantage for the Celeron E1500 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron 867 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E1500 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 867 scores 755 against the Celeron E1500's 765 — a 1.3% lead for the Celeron E1500. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 867 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1500.
| Feature | Celeron 867 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz+69% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (total)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 755 | 765+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 515 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 867 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 867 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1500 — the Celeron 867 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 867 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 867) vs 0 (Celeron E1500) — the Celeron 867 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron 867) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1500).
| Feature | Celeron 867 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 867) vs No (Celeron E1500). The Celeron 867 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron E1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 867 targets Budget, Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 867 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Celeron 867 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 867 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron E1500 debuted at $53. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Celeron E1500 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 867 delivers 50.3 pts/$ vs 153.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E1500 — making the Celeron E1500 the 101% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 867 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $53-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.3 | 153.0+204% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2008 |
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