CPU
GPU
Celeron E1600
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 E1600 is positioned at rank 896 and the Celeron E1500 is on rank 907, so the Celeron E1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1600
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E1600 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E1600 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E1600 and Celeron E1500
Celeron E1600
The Celeron E1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 815 points. Launch price was $69.
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 E1600 and Celeron E1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E1600 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron E1500 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Celeron E1600 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture using a 65 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron E1600 scores 815 against the Celeron E1500's 765 — a 6.3% lead for the Celeron E1600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 310 vs 285, a 8.4% lead for the Celeron E1600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 560 vs 515 (8.4% advantage for the Celeron E1600). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (total) | 512 kB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Allendale (2006−2009) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 815+7% | 765 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 310+9% | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 560+9% | 515 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA775 socket with PCIe 1.1. Both support up to DDR2-800 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1600) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1500).
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support No virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron E1600 targets Budget, Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220; Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron E1600 launched at $53 MSRP, while the Celeron E1500 debuted at $53. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Celeron E1500 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron E1600 delivers 81.5 pts/$ vs 153.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E1500 — making the Celeron E1500 the 61% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron E1600 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53 | $53 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 81.5 | 153.0+88% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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