Celeron N3000 vs Celeron 1047UE
Celeron N3000
Celeron 1047UE
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 N3000 is positioned at rank 817 and the Celeron 1047UE is on rank 1170, so the Celeron N3000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 N3000 and Celeron 1047UE
Celeron N3000
The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron 1047UE
The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3000 and Celeron 1047UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE — a 39.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000. The Celeron N3000 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 1047UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Celeron 1047UE's 675 — a 4.3% lead for the Celeron N3000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 160 vs 159, a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N3000 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 290 vs 293 (1% advantage for the Celeron 1047UE). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3000 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz+49% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 705+4% | 675 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 160 | 159 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 290 | 293+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3000 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1047UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1047UE supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3000) vs 16 (Celeron 1047UE) — the Celeron 1047UE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3000) and BGA1023 (Celeron 1047UE).
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) vs VT-x (Celeron 1047UE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3000) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1047UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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