Celeron E1600
VS
E2-2000

Celeron E1600 vs E2-2000

Intel

Celeron E1600

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2009
VS
AMD

E2-2000

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

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 E2-2000 is on rank 987, so the Celeron E1600 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 E1600

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
20268%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
19151%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
13905%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
4189%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3318%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2903%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1663%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1641%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1494%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1494%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1477%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1437%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1417%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1412%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1399%
#299
Core i9-7980XE
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300
96%
#896
Celeron E1600
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
100%
#897
Athlon II X2 270u
MSRP: $68|Avg: $10
100%
#898
Core i5-4570TE
MSRP: $202|Avg: $40
99%
#899
Core i3-2130
MSRP: $138|Avg: $138
97%
#902
Core i3-6100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $50
96%
#903
Core i3-4330TE
MSRP: $138|Avg: $15
95%
#904
Pentium E5700
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
95%
#906
Athlon II X3 420e
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
95%
#908
Celeron E1500
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
94%
#909
Pentium G6950
MSRP: $87|Avg: $25
94%
#910
Pentium J4205
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
93%
#911
Core i3-2120
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-2000

#975
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2000%
#976
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1971%
#977
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1809%
#978
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1801%
#979
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1784%
#981
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1723%
#982
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1652%
#983
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1650%
#984
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1605%
#987
E2-2000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
99%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
99%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
98%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
98%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
96%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
96%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
96%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
95%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron E1600 leads in gaming performance. However, the E2-2000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 7.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron E1600E2-2000
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron E1600E2-2000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron E1600 and E2-2000

Intel

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.

AMD

E2-2000

The E2-2000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 880 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron E1600 and E2-2000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E1600 versus 1.75 GHz on the E2-2000 — a 31.3% clock advantage for the Celeron E1600. The Celeron E1600 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the E2-2000 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E1600 scores 815 against the E2-2000's 880 — a 7.7% lead for the E2-2000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron E1600E2-2000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz+37%
1.75 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB (total)
512K (per core)
Process
65 nm
40 nm-38%
Architecture
Allendale (2006−2009)
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
815
880+8%
Geekbench 6 Single
310
Geekbench 6 Multi
560
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron E1600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E2-2000 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron E1600E2-2000
Socket
LGA775
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron E1600) / not specified (E2-2000). Primary use case: Celeron E1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220.

FeatureCeleron E1600E2-2000
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget