Celeron T3500
VS
E1-2500

Celeron T3500 vs E1-2500

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 T3500 is positioned at rank 1015 and the E1-2500 is on rank 853, so the E1-2500 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 T3500

#1003
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2224%
#1004
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2192%
#1005
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2012%
#1006
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2003%
#1007
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1985%
#1009
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1917%
#1010
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1838%
#1011
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1835%
#1012
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1785%
#1015
Celeron T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
100%
#1016
A12-9720P
MSRP: $200|Avg: $25
99%
#1017
Core i5-4300M
MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A
99%
#1018
Celeron 1005M
MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A
98%
#1019
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
98%
#1020
Athlon Neo MV-40
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
97%
#1021
Core i7-4860EQ
MSRP: $434|Avg: $80
96%
#1022
Pentium SU2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
96%
#1023
A4-1250
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
95%
#1025
Core i5-4200M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
95%
#1026
Celeron 1000M
MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A
94%
#1028
Celeron B840
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
94%
#1029
Celeron M 743
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
94%
#1030
Core i7-3612QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-2500

#841
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1394%
#842
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1374%
#843
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1261%
#844
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1256%
#845
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1244%
#847
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1202%
#848
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1152%
#849
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1150%
#850
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1119%
#853
E1-2500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
100%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The E1-2500 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron T3500E1-2500
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron T3500E1-2500
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
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 T3500 and E1-2500

Intel

Celeron T3500

The Celeron T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

E1-2500

The E1-2500 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: 1.4 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: 1,052 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

The E1-2500 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3500 scores 1,055 against the E1-2500's 1,052 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron T3500. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3500 vs 0 kB on the E1-2500.

FeatureCeleron T3500E1-2500
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.4 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
45 nm
28 nm-38%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,055
1,052
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-2500 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron T3500E1-2500
Socket
PGA478
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0