Celeron N3060 vs Core i3-330E
Celeron N3060
Core i3-330E
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 N3060 is positioned at rank 173 and the Core i3-330E is on rank 1157, so the Celeron N3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-330E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($89) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+20%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($89) |
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 N3060 and Core i3-330E
Celeron N3060
The Celeron N3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 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 2.48 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: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.
Core i3-330E
The Core i3-330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $177.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3060 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-330E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 versus 0.03 GHz on the Core i3-330E — a 195.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron N3060 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-330E uses Westmere (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3060 scores 1,267 against the Core i3-330E's 1,260 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N3060. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N3060 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-330E.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+8167% | 0.03 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.13 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Westmere (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,267 | 1,260 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-330E uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3060) / not specified (Core i3-330E). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Core i3-330E requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3060 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i3-330E debuted at $177.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Core i3-330E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-40% | $177 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $89 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2010 |
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