Celeron T3300
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E2-3000

Celeron T3300 vs E2-3000

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AMD

E2-3000

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.65 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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the E2-3000 is on rank 946, so the E2-3000 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 T3300

#1025
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2510%
#1026
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2473%
#1027
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2270%
#1028
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2260%
#1029
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2239%
#1031
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2163%
#1032
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2074%
#1033
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2070%
#1034
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2015%
#1037
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $30
100%
#1038
Celeron T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#1041
A10-7300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#1042
Core i7-3612QE
MSRP: $426|Avg: $50
99%
#1043
Pentium Dual Core T4200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#1044
A6 Micro-6500T
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
98%
#1045
Pentium N3520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#1046
E2-3800
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
97%
#1047
Athlon X2 QL-66
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
97%
#1048
Athlon II Neo K145
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
97%
#1049
Celeron P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
96%
#1050
Core 2 Duo U7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
95%
#1051
Pentium 987
MSRP: $134|Avg: $20
95%
#1052
Core i7-4910MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $570
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E2-3000

#933
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1778%
#934
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1752%
#935
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1608%
#936
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1601%
#937
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1587%
#939
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1532%
#940
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1469%
#941
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1467%
#942
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1427%
#946
E2-3000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#947
A8-8600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
100%
#948
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#950
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
99%
#953
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
98%
#955
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
97%
#958
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#959
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The E2-3000 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron T3300E2-3000
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron T3300E2-3000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
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 T3300 and E2-3000

Intel

Celeron T3300

The Celeron T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E2-3000

The E2-3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 990 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The E2-3000 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3300 scores 1,005 against the E2-3000's 990 — a 1.5% lead for the Celeron T3300. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3300 vs 0 kB on the E2-3000.

FeatureCeleron T3300E2-3000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.65 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
45 nm
28 nm-38%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,005+2%
990
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-3000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron T3300E2-3000
Socket
PGA478
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0