CPU
GPU
Celeron E3300
Core i7-640UM
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 E3300 is positioned at rank 724 and the Core i7-640UM is on rank 1229, so the Celeron E3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3300
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-640UM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Core i7-640UM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3300 | Core i7-640UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 E3300 and Core i7-640UM
Celeron E3300
The Celeron E3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $70.
Core i7-640UM
The Core i7-640UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $305.
Processing Power
The Celeron E3300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-640UM's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron E3300 versus 2.27 GHz on the Core i7-640UM — a 9.6% clock advantage for the Celeron E3300 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron E3300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-640UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3300 scores 1,155 against the Core i7-640UM's 1,168 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-640UM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 347 vs 226, a 42.2% lead for the Celeron E3300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 624 vs 590 (5.6% advantage for the Celeron E3300). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron E3300 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-640UM.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core i7-640UM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+10% | 2.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+108% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,155 | 1,168+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347+54% | 226 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624+6% | 590 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-640UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3300) vs 16 (Core i7-640UM) — the Core i7-640UM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3300) and HM55,QM57 (Core i7-640UM).
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core i7-640UM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron E3300) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-640UM). The Core i7-640UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Celeron E3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3300 targets Budget, Core i7-640UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron E3300 rivals Pentium E5200; Core i7-640UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.
| Feature | Celeron E3300 | Core i7-640UM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Laptop |
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