CPU
GPU
Celeron N3150
Pentium E6500
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 N3150 is positioned at rank 208 and the Pentium E6500 is on rank 921, so the Celeron N3150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3150 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3150 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3150 and Pentium E6500
Celeron N3150
The Celeron N3150 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.
Pentium E6500
The Pentium E6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 0.93 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,175 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium E6500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 versus 0.93 GHz on the Pentium E6500 — a 76.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N3150 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Celeron N3150 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium E6500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3150 scores 1,177 against the Pentium E6500's 1,175 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N3150. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz+124% | 0.93 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.93 GHz+83% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,177 | 1,175 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3150 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E6500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3150) / not specified (Pentium E6500). The Celeron N3150 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)), while the Pentium E6500 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3150 | Pentium E6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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