Celeron G1101 vs Core 2 Duo E8335

Celeron G1101

2 Cores2 Thrd73 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Core 2 Duo E8335

2 Cores2 Thrd44 WWMax: 0.93 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G1101

2 / 2

1,086

0.0%

1,094

+0.7%

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 G1101 is positioned at rank 755 and the Core 2 Duo E8335 is on rank 1196, so the Celeron G1101 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 G1101

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14352%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13561%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9846%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2966%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2350%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2055%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1177%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1162%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1058%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1058%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1046%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1018%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1004%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

999%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

990%

#755

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#756

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

100%

#757

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

100%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

100%

#759

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

99%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

97%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

97%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8335

#1184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5364%

#1185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5285%

#1186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4852%

#1187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4830%

#1188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4786%

#1190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4622%

#1191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4431%

#1192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4424%

#1193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4305%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

98%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

93%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

93%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

93%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

92%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

91%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

89%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

89%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E8335 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G1101 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron G1101	Core 2 Duo E8335
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron G1101 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 148% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core 2 Duo E8335.

Insight	Celeron G1101	Core 2 Duo E8335
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+148%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Celeron G1101 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo E8335 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1101 and Core 2 Duo E8335

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.

Core 2 Duo E8335

The Core 2 Duo E8335 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.933 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 44 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,094 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron G1101 and Core 2 Duo E8335 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 versus 0.93 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8335 — a 110% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8335 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.933 GHz). The Celeron G1101 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1101 scores 1,086 against the Core 2 Duo E8335's 1,094 — a 0.7% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8335.

Feature	Celeron G1101	Core 2 Duo E8335
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.27 GHz	0.93 GHz+244%
Base Clock	2.26 GHz	2.933 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	6 MB (total)+2300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,086	1,094
Geekbench 6 Single	250	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	450	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1101 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron G1101	Core 2 Duo E8335
Socket	LGA1156	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	16.38 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1101) / not specified (Core 2 Duo E8335). The Celeron G1101 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Core 2 Duo E8335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.

Feature	Celeron G1101	Core 2 Duo E8335
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G1101 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E8335 debuted at $200. At current prices ($20 vs $50), the Celeron G1101 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1101 delivers 54.3 pts/$ vs 21.9 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E8335 — making the Celeron G1101 the 85.1% better value option.