Celeron E1200 vs Celeron N3000
Celeron E1200
Celeron N3000
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 E1200 is positioned at rank 952 and the Celeron N3000 is on rank 817, so the Celeron N3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1200
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E1200 | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($98) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E1200 | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($98) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E1200 and Celeron N3000
Celeron E1200
The Celeron E1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 665 points. Launch price was $40.
Celeron N3000
The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron E1200 and Celeron N3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron E1200 versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.04 GHz). The Celeron E1200 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N3000 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E1200 scores 665 against the Celeron N3000's 705 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron N3000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 210 vs 160, a 27% lead for the Celeron E1200 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 380 vs 290 (26.9% advantage for the Celeron E1200). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron E1200 | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.08 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+54% | 1.04 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (total) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Allendale (2006−2009) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 665 | 705+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210+31% | 160 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 380+31% | 290 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E1200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N3000 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1200 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron N3000 — the Celeron N3000 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E1200) vs 4 (Celeron N3000) — the Celeron N3000 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1200) and SoC (Celeron N3000).
| Feature | Celeron E1200 | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3L-1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron E1200) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000). The Celeron N3000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Celeron E1200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E1200 targets Budget, Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron E1200 rivals Pentium E2140; Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron E1200 | Celeron N3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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