CPU
GPU
Celeron E1500
Pentium T3400
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 E1500 is positioned at rank 907 and the Pentium T3400 is on rank 1194, so the Celeron E1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T3400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E1500 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E1500 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1530%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) |
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 E1500 and Pentium T3400
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.
Pentium T3400
The Pentium T3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 845 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron E1500 is built on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron E1500 scores 765 against the Pentium T3400's 845 — a 9.9% lead for the Pentium T3400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E1500 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T3400.
| Feature | Celeron E1500 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+2% | 2.16 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (total) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Allendale (2006−2009) | — |
| PassMark | 765 | 845+10% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 285 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 515 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E1500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T3400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron E1500 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron E1500) / not specified (Pentium T3400). Primary use case: Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Celeron E1500 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron E1500 launched at $53 MSRP, while the Pentium T3400 debuted at $150. At current prices ($5 vs $90), the Celeron E1500 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E1500 delivers 153.0 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Pentium T3400 — making the Celeron E1500 the 176.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron E1500 | Pentium T3400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53-65% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-94% | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | 153.0+1528% | 9.4 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2008 |
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