Celeron G1101 vs Celeron E3200
Celeron G1101
Celeron E3200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G1101 is positioned at rank 755 and the Celeron E3200 is on rank 683, so the Celeron E3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1101
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1101 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1101 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+301%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 G1101 and Celeron E3200
Celeron G1101
The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.
Celeron E3200
The Celeron E3200 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,090 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1101 and Celeron E3200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E3200 — a 159.6% clock advantage for the Celeron E3200 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron G1101 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E3200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1101 scores 1,086 against the Celeron E3200's 1,090 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron E3200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 340, a 30.5% lead for the Celeron E3200 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 450 vs 610 (30.2% advantage for the Celeron E3200). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1101 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E3200.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 2.4 GHz+789% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 2.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,086 | 1,090 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 340+36% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | 610+36% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1101 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E3200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G1101 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E3200 — the Celeron G1101 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1101 supports up to 16.38 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 2.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1101) vs 0 (Celeron E3200) — the Celeron G1101 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H55,3420 (Celeron G1101) and G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3200).
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16.38 GB+2% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G1101 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Celeron E3200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop, Celeron E3200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950; Celeron E3200 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1101 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Celeron E3200 debuted at $43. At current prices ($20 vs $5), the Celeron E3200 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1101 delivers 54.3 pts/$ vs 218.0 pts/$ for the Celeron E3200 — making the Celeron E3200 the 120.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Celeron E3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $43-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.3 | 218.0+301% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2009 |
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