CPU
GPU
Celeron G440
E-350
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 G440 is positioned at rank 625 and the E-350 is on rank 854, so the Celeron G440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G440
Performance Per Dollar E-350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G440 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G440 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+196%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 G440 and E-350
Celeron G440
The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.
E-350
The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 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: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G440 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the E-350 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E-350 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 versus 1.6 GHz on the E-350 — identical boost frequencies. The Celeron G440 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the E-350 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G440 scores 1,035 against the E-350's 1,049 — a 1.3% lead for the E-350. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron G440 vs 0 kB on the E-350.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-20% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,035 | 1,049+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G440 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-350 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G440) / not specified (E-350). The Celeron G440 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the E-350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G440 launched at $37 MSRP, while the E-350 debuted at $50. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Celeron G440 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G440 delivers 207.0 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the E-350 — making the Celeron G440 the 99% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | E-350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37-26% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 207.0+196% | 69.9 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2011 |
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