Celeron B830 vs Celeron E1500
Celeron B830
Celeron E1500
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 B830 is positioned at rank 869 and the Celeron E1500 is on rank 907, so the Celeron B830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B830
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B830 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B830 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 B830 and Celeron E1500
Celeron B830
The Celeron B830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 815 points. Launch price was $86.
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 B830 and Celeron E1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron E1500 — a 20% clock advantage for the Celeron E1500 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron B830 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E1500 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B830 scores 815 against the Celeron E1500's 765 — a 6.3% lead for the Celeron B830. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1500.
| Feature | Celeron B830 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| 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 | 815+7% | 765 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 515 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B830 uses the PGA988 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 B830 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1500 — the Celeron B830 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron B830 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 B830) vs 0 (Celeron E1500) — the Celeron B830 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B830) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1500).
| Feature | Celeron B830 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | 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 B830) vs No (Celeron E1500). The Celeron B830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron E1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget, Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Celeron B830 | 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 |
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