CPU
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Celeron N3010
Celeron E1500
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 N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 and the Celeron E1500 is on rank 907, so the Celeron E1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3010
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3010 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2127%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 N3010 and Celeron E1500
Celeron N3010
The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 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: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron E1500
The Celeron E1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 November 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 765 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3010 and Celeron E1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron E1500 — a 1.8% clock advantage for the Celeron N3010 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron N3010 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron E1500 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Celeron E1500's 765 — a 4% lead for the Celeron E1500. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.24 GHz+2% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | 2.2 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 735 | 765+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 285 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 515 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron E1500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3010 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1500 — the Celeron N3010 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3010) vs 0 (Celeron E1500) — the Celeron N3010 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Braswell (Celeron N3010) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1500).
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+79900% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3010) vs No (Celeron E1500). The Celeron N3010 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Celeron E1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile, Celeron E1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1500 rivals Pentium E2200.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | No |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3010 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron E1500 debuted at $53.
| Feature | Celeron N3010 | Celeron E1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $53-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2008 |
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