
E-450 vs Celeron 1000M

E-450

Celeron 1000M
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 E-450 is positioned at rank 849 and the Celeron 1000M is on rank 1026, so the E-450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E-450
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1000M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E-450 | Celeron 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E-450 | Celeron 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
Performance Check
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 E-450 and Celeron 1000M

E-450
The E-450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 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 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,063 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 1000M
The Celeron 1000M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,070 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the E-450 and Celeron 1000M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.65 GHz on the E-450 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1000M — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Celeron 1000M. The E-450 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron 1000M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E-450 scores 1,063 against the Celeron 1000M's 1,070 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 1000M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E-450 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1000M.
| Feature | E-450 | Celeron 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.65 GHz | 1.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 40 nm | 22 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,063 | 1,070 |
Memory & Platform
The E-450 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1000M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E-450 | Celeron 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
The Celeron 1000M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the E-450 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | E-450 | Celeron 1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
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