Celeron N3000 vs Celeron E1200
Celeron N3000
Celeron E1200
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 E1200 is on rank 952, 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 E1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($98) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($98) |
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 E1200
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 E1200
The Celeron E1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $40.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3000 and Celeron E1200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron E1200 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3000 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron N3000 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron E1200 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Celeron E1200's 665 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron N3000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 160 vs 210, a 27% lead for the Celeron E1200 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 290 vs 380 (26.9% advantage for the Celeron E1200). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz+30% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | 1.6 GHz+54% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 705+6% | 665 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 160 | 210+31% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 290 | 380+31% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3000 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron E1200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron N3000 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1200 — the Celeron N3000 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3000) vs 0 (Celeron E1200) — the Celeron N3000 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3000) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1200).
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) vs No (Celeron E1200). The Celeron N3000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Celeron E1200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop, Celeron E1200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110; Celeron E1200 rivals Pentium E2140.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | No |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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