CPU
GPU
Celeron M 723
E-300
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 M 723 is positioned at rank 1153 and the E-300 is on rank 891, so the E-300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723
Performance Per Dollar E-300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+702%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 M 723 and E-300
Celeron M 723
The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.
E-300
The E-300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 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: 1,176 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 723 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the E-300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E-300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 versus 1.3 GHz on the E-300 — a 8% clock advantage for the E-300. The Celeron M 723 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the E-300 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 723 scores 1,180 against the E-300's 1,176 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron M 723.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.3 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 40 nm-11% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,180 | 1,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 723 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the E-300 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron M 723 versus DDR3-1066 on the E-300 — the E-300 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron M 723) vs 1 (E-300). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Celeron M 723) vs AMD-V (E-300). The E-300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6310), while the Celeron M 723 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded, E-300 targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 6310 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Embedded | Budget Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Celeron M 723 launched at $161 MSRP, while the E-300 debuted at $60. At current prices ($161 vs $20), the E-300 is $141 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 723 delivers 7.3 pts/$ vs 58.8 pts/$ for the E-300 — making the E-300 the 155.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | E-300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161 | $60-63% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $161 | $20-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 58.8+705% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2011 |
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