Core i3-330E vs Celeron 847

Core i3-330E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.03 GHz2010

Celeron 847

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-330E

2 / 4

1,260

0.0%

1,270

+0.8%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 Core i3-330E is positioned at rank 1157 and the Celeron 847 is on rank 1093, so the Celeron 847 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 Core i3-330E

#1145

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4121%

#1146

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4060%

#1147

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3728%

#1148

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3711%

#1149

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3677%

#1151

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3551%

#1152

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3404%

#1153

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3399%

#1154

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3308%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

100%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

95%

#1168

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 847

#1081

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3095%

#1082

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3050%

#1083

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2800%

#1084

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2787%

#1085

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2761%

#1087

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2667%

#1088

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2557%

#1089

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2553%

#1090

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2484%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron 847 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-330E in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-330E	Celeron 847
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 847 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($15 vs $89) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-330E	Celeron 847
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+498%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($89)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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.

Core i3-330E Benchmark Check

Celeron 847 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-330E and Celeron 847

Core i3-330E

The Core i3-330E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,260 points. Launch price was $177.

Celeron 847

The Celeron 847 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-330E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 847's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.03 GHz on the Core i3-330E versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 — a 189.4% clock advantage for the Celeron 847 (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i3-330E uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 847 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-330E scores 1,260 against the Celeron 847's 1,270 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron 847. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-330E vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 847.

Feature	Core i3-330E	Celeron 847
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.03 GHz	1.1 GHz+3567%
Base Clock	2.13 GHz+94%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,260	1,270
Geekbench 6 Single	—	196
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	354

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-330E uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 847 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-330E	Celeron 847
Socket	BGA1288	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-330E) / VT-x (Celeron 847). The Celeron 847 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core i3-330E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 847 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Core i3-330E	Celeron 847
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-330E launched at $177 MSRP, while the Celeron 847 debuted at $134. At current prices ($89 vs $15), the Celeron 847 is $74 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-330E delivers 14.2 pts/$ vs 84.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 847 — making the Celeron 847 the 142.7% better value option.