Celeron M 900 vs 3015Ce

Celeron M 900

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2009

3015Ce

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 900

1 / 1

2,101

+0.1%

2,099

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 900 is positioned at rank 797 and the 3015Ce is on rank 999, so the Celeron M 900 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 M 900

#785

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1201%

#786

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1183%

#787

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1086%

#788

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1081%

#789

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1072%

#791

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1035%

#792

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

992%

#793

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

991%

#794

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

964%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3015Ce

#987

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2097%

#988

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2066%

#989

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1897%

#990

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1888%

#991

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1871%

#993

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1807%

#994

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1733%

#995

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1730%

#996

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1683%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

95%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3015Ce (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron M 900	3015Ce
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M 900 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron M 900	3015Ce
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+300%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 M 900 Benchmark Check

3015Ce Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 900 and 3015Ce

Celeron M 900

The Celeron M 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,101 points. Launch price was $70.

3015Ce

The 3015Ce is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,099 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 900 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the 3015Ce offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the 3015Ce has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron M 900 versus 2.3 GHz on the 3015Ce — a 4.4% clock advantage for the 3015Ce. The Celeron M 900 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the 3015Ce uses Pollock (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 900 scores 2,101 against the 3015Ce's 2,099 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron M 900.

Feature	Celeron M 900	3015Ce
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+5%
Base Clock	—	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Pollock (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,101	2,099

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M 900 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the 3015Ce uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M 900	3015Ce
Socket	PGA478	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M 900) / true (3015Ce). The 3015Ce includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (2-Core)), while the Celeron M 900 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: 3015Ce rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Celeron M 900	3015Ce
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics (2-Core)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M 900 launched at $86 MSRP, while the 3015Ce debuted at $150. At current prices ($10 vs $40), the Celeron M 900 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 900 delivers 210.1 pts/$ vs 52.5 pts/$ for the 3015Ce — making the Celeron M 900 the 120.1% better value option.