CPU
GPU
Celeron N3050
E2-1800
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 N3050 is positioned at rank 744 and the E2-1800 is on rank 826, so the Celeron N3050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3050
Performance Per Dollar E2-1800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3050 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3050 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N3050 and E2-1800
Celeron N3050
The Celeron N3050 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,099 points. Launch price was $107.
E2-1800
The E2-1800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.7 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: 1,110 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3050 and E2-1800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N3050 versus 1.7 GHz on the E2-1800 — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Celeron N3050. The Celeron N3050 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the E2-1800 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3050 scores 1,099 against the E2-1800's 1,110 — a 1% lead for the E2-1800. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3050 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz+27% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-65% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Zacate (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,099 | 1,110+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 221 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 440 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3050 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the E2-1800 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3050 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x / EPT (Celeron N3050) / not specified (E2-1800). The Celeron N3050 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the E2-1800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3050 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N3050 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3050 | E2-1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | — |
| Target Use | Netbook | — |
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