Celeron B720 vs E1-1500
Celeron B720
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 B720 is positioned at rank 1091 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 B720
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B720 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B720 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 B720 and E1-1500
Celeron B720
The Celeron B720 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 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $70.
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
The Celeron B720 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the E1-1500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E1-1500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B720 versus 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 — a 13.8% clock advantage for the Celeron B720. The Celeron B720 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the E1-1500 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B720 scores 665 against the E1-1500's 660 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron B720. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720 vs 0 kB on the E1-1500.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz+15% | 1.48 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-20% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 665 | 660 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B720 uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-1500 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G2 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B720) / not specified (E1-1500). The Celeron B720 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the E1-1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B720 launched at $70 MSRP, while the E1-1500 debuted at $60. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the E1-1500 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B720 delivers 66.5 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the E1-1500 — making the Celeron B720 the 0.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | E1-1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $60-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5 | 66.0 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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