Celeron T3100 vs Pentium E2180
Celeron T3100
Pentium E2180
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 T3100 is positioned at rank 970 and the Pentium E2180 is on rank 976, so the Celeron T3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3100
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E2180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+310%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 T3100 and Pentium E2180
Celeron T3100
The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium E2180
The Pentium E2180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
In PassMark, the Celeron T3100 scores 945 against the Pentium E2180's 938 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron T3100. Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| Process | 45 nm-31% | 65 nm |
| PassMark | 945 | 938 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E2180 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron T3100 versus 800 on the Pentium E2180 — the Pentium E2180 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | 800+26567% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: None (Celeron T3100) vs false (Pentium E2180). Primary use case: Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | false |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3100 launched at $62 MSRP, while the Pentium E2180 debuted at $84. At current prices ($62 vs $15), the Pentium E2180 is $47 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3100 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 62.5 pts/$ for the Pentium E2180 — making the Pentium E2180 the 121.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62-26% | $84 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62 | $15-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 62.5+311% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2007 |
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