Celeron T3000
VS
E2-2000

Celeron T3000 vs E2-2000

Intel

Celeron T3000

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2009
VS
AMD

E2-2000

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

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 T3000 is positioned at rank 1188 and the E2-2000 is on rank 987, so the E2-2000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3000

#1176
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4866%
#1177
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4794%
#1178
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4401%
#1179
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4381%
#1180
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4341%
#1182
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4192%
#1183
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4020%
#1184
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4013%
#1185
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3905%
#1188
Celeron T3000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $54
100%
#1189
Core m7-6Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $393
100%
#1190
Core M-5Y10
MSRP: $281|Avg: $20
97%
#1193
Celeron 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
94%
#1194
Pentium T3400
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
93%
#1195
Core 2 Solo SU3500
MSRP: $262|Avg: $15
93%
#1196
Core 2 Duo E8335
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
91%
#1199
Celeron 560
MSRP: $89|Avg: $5
89%
#1200
Core i3-2312M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
88%
#1201
Celeron 857
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
87%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
87%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-2000

#975
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2000%
#976
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1971%
#977
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1809%
#978
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1801%
#979
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1784%
#981
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1723%
#982
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1652%
#983
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1650%
#984
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1605%
#987
E2-2000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#991
Pentium 8500
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
99%
#992
A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16
99%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
98%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
98%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
96%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
96%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
96%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
95%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
95%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The E2-2000 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3000 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.8% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron T3000E2-2000
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron T3000E2-2000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($54)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 T3000 and E2-2000

Intel

Celeron T3000

The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E2-2000

The E2-2000 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: 1.75 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: 880 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron T3000 and E2-2000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The E2-2000 is built on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3000 scores 905 against the E2-2000's 880 — a 2.8% lead for the Celeron T3000. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3000 vs 0 kB on the E2-2000.

FeatureCeleron T3000E2-2000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.75 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
45 nm
40 nm-11%
Architecture
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
905+3%
880
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-2000 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron T3000E2-2000
Socket
PGA478
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%