Celeron B815 vs 3015Ce

Celeron B815

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

3015Ce

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B815

2 / 2

2,093

0.0%

2,099

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 B815 is positioned at rank 799 and the 3015Ce is on rank 999, so the Celeron B815 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 B815

#786

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1205%

#787

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1188%

#788

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1090%

#789

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1085%

#790

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1076%

#792

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1039%

#793

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

996%

#794

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

994%

#795

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

968%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#800

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#802

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#804

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#808

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#809

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#810

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3015Ce

#987

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2097%

#988

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2066%

#989

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1897%

#990

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1888%

#991

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1871%

#993

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1807%

#994

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1733%

#995

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1730%

#996

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1683%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

95%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

95%

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 3015Ce (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron B815	3015Ce
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron B815 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron B815	3015Ce
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+166%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 B815 Benchmark Check

3015Ce Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B815 and 3015Ce

Celeron B815

The Celeron B815 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $86.

3015Ce

The 3015Ce is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,099 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B815 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the 3015Ce's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B815 versus 2.3 GHz on the 3015Ce — a 35.9% clock advantage for the 3015Ce (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron B815 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the 3015Ce uses Pollock (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B815 scores 2,093 against the 3015Ce's 2,099 — a 0.3% lead for the 3015Ce. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B815 vs 4 MB on the 3015Ce.

Feature	Celeron B815	3015Ce
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.3 GHz+44%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+33%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Pollock (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,093	2,099

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B815 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the 3015Ce uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B815 versus 1600 on the 3015Ce — the 3015Ce supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron B815) vs 1 (3015Ce). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron B815) vs 8 (3015Ce) — the Celeron B815 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B815) and FP5 (3015Ce).

Feature	Celeron B815	3015Ce
Socket	PGA988	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+104857500%	16
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B815) vs true (3015Ce). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B815) and Radeon Graphics (2-Core) (3015Ce) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B815 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B815 rivals Pentium 967; 3015Ce rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Celeron B815	3015Ce
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	Radeon Graphics (2-Core)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	true
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron B815 launched at $86 MSRP, while the 3015Ce debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $40), the Celeron B815 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B815 delivers 139.5 pts/$ vs 52.5 pts/$ for the 3015Ce — making the Celeron B815 the 90.7% better value option.