Celeron B730
VS
E1-2200

Celeron B730 vs E1-2200

Intel

Celeron B730

1 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012
VS
AMD

E1-2200

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.05 GHz2013

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 B730 is positioned at rank 1075 and the E1-2200 is on rank 957, so the E1-2200 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 B730

#1063
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2874%
#1064
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2832%
#1065
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2599%
#1066
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2588%
#1067
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2564%
#1069
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2476%
#1070
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2374%
#1071
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2370%
#1072
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2307%
#1075
Celeron B730
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
100%
#1078
A9-9425
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
99%
#1080
Core i5-4402E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $100
99%
#1081
A6-7000
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
98%
#1083
Core i5-2520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
98%
#1084
Core i7-2710QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $40
97%
#1089
Core i5-3610ME
MSRP: $276|Avg: $22
94%
#1090
Core m3-7Y32
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2200

#945
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1829%
#946
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1802%
#947
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1655%
#948
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1647%
#949
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1632%
#951
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1576%
#952
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1511%
#953
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1509%
#954
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1468%
#957
E1-2200
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#959
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
99%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
99%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
98%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
96%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
95%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron B730 leads in gaming performance. However, the E1-2200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 11.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron B730E1-2200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron B730E1-2200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B730 and E1-2200

Intel

Celeron B730

The Celeron B730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 256 kB + 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $70.

AMD

E1-2200

The E1-2200 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: 1.05 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 802 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The Celeron B730 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the E1-2200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E1-2200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B730 versus 1.05 GHz on the E1-2200 — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Celeron B730. The Celeron B730 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the E1-2200 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B730 scores 715 against the E1-2200's 802 — a 11.5% lead for the E1-2200.

FeatureCeleron B730E1-2200
Cores / Threads
1 / 2
2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz+71%
1.05 GHz
L3 Cache
1.5 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1024 kB+300%
Process
32 nm
28 nm-13%
Architecture
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
715
802+12%
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B730 uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-2200 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron B730E1-2200
Socket
G2
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B730) / not specified (E1-2200). The Celeron B730 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the E1-2200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B730 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B730 rivals Pentium 967.

FeatureCeleron B730E1-2200
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget