Celeron U3600 vs Celeron E1200

Celeron U3600

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2011

Celeron E1200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron U3600

2 / 2

625

0.0%

665

+6.4%

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 U3600 is positioned at rank 1213 and the Celeron E1200 is on rank 952, so the Celeron E1200 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 U3600

#1201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6296%

#1202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6204%

#1203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5695%

#1204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5670%

#1205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5618%

#1207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5425%

#1208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5202%

#1209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5193%

#1210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5054%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

100%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

98%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

98%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

98%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

95%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

95%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

89%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

87%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

86%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

24838%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23469%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17041%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5134%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4066%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3557%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2037%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2011%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1831%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1831%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1810%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1761%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1737%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1730%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1714%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

100%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

99%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

98%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

98%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

98%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

97%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

97%

#961

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

97%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

96%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

95%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

94%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

94%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron E1200 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron U3600 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron U3600	Celeron E1200
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($98)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron E1200 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 27% cheaper ($98 vs $134) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron U3600	Celeron E1200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+45%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($98)

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.

Celeron U3600 Benchmark Check

Celeron E1200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron U3600 and Celeron E1200

Celeron U3600

The Celeron U3600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 625 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron E1200

The Celeron E1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $40.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron U3600 and Celeron E1200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron U3600 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron E1200 — a 176.5% clock advantage for the Celeron E1200 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron U3600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E1200 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron U3600 scores 625 against the Celeron E1200's 665 — a 6.2% lead for the Celeron E1200. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron U3600 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1200.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Celeron E1200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	1.6 GHz+1500%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB (total)
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Allendale (2006−2009)
PassMark	625	665+6%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	210
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	380

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron U3600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Celeron E1200
Socket	BGA1288	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron U3600) / No (Celeron E1200). Primary use case: Celeron E1200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1200 rivals Pentium E2140.

Feature	Celeron U3600	Celeron E1200
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron U3600 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron E1200 debuted at $53. At current prices ($134 vs $98), the Celeron E1200 is $36 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron U3600 delivers 4.7 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Celeron E1200 — making the Celeron E1200 the 37.1% better value option.