Celeron U3600 vs E1-1500

Celeron U3600

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2011

E1-1500

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.48 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron U3600

2 / 2

625

0.0%

660

+5.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E1-1500 is on rank 979, so the E1-1500 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 E1-1500

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

28338%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

26776%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19442%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5857%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4639%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4059%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2325%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2294%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2089%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2089%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2065%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2010%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1982%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1974%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1956%

#979

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#980

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

100%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

100%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

99%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

99%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

98%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

97%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

96%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

96%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

95%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

95%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

93%

#992

Core 2 Duo E7500

MSRP: $113|Avg: $10

93%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The E1-1500 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron U3600 in both compute-intensive tasks (5.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron U3600	E1-1500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the E1-1500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($10 vs $134) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron U3600	E1-1500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1315%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

E1-1500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron U3600 and E1-1500

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.

E1-1500

The E1-1500 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: 1.48 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: 660 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron U3600 and E1-1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron U3600 versus 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 — a 174.7% clock advantage for the E1-1500. The Celeron U3600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the E1-1500 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron U3600 scores 625 against the E1-1500's 660 — a 5.4% lead for the E1-1500. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron U3600 vs 0 kB on the E1-1500.

Feature	Celeron U3600	E1-1500
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	1.48 GHz+1380%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm-20%	40 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark	625	660+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron U3600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-1500 uses FT1 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron U3600	E1-1500
Socket	BGA1288	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Celeron U3600 launched at $134 MSRP, while the E1-1500 debuted at $60. At current prices ($134 vs $10), the E1-1500 is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron U3600 delivers 4.7 pts/$ vs 66.0 pts/$ for the E1-1500 — making the E1-1500 the 173.6% better value option.