E-450
VS
Celeron Dual-Core T1700

E-450 vs Celeron Dual-Core T1700

AMD

E-450

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.65 GHz2011
VS
Intel

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2008

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 Dual-Core T1700 is on rank 769, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 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 E-450

#837
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1380%
#838
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1360%
#839
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1248%
#840
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1243%
#841
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1231%
#843
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1189%
#844
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1140%
#845
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1138%
#846
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1108%
#849
E-450
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
99%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1700

#757
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1109%
#758
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1093%
#759
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1003%
#760
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
999%
#761
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
990%
#763
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
956%
#764
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
916%
#765
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
915%
#766
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
890%
#769
Celeron Dual-Core T1700
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#773
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 leads in gaming performance. However, the E-450 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightE-450Celeron Dual-Core T1700
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightE-450Celeron Dual-Core T1700
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 E-450 and Celeron Dual-Core T1700

AMD

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.

Intel

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.83 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,058 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the E-450 and Celeron Dual-Core T1700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.65 GHz on the E-450 versus 1.83 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T1700. The E-450 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E-450 scores 1,063 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1700's 1,058 — a 0.5% lead for the E-450.

FeatureE-450Celeron Dual-Core T1700
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.65 GHz
1.83 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1 MB+100%
Process
40 nm-38%
65 nm
Architecture
Zacate (2011−2013)
Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark
1,063
1,058
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Memory & Platform

The E-450 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE-450Celeron Dual-Core T1700
Socket
FT1
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E-450) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1700). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1700 rivals Pentium T2390.

FeatureE-450Celeron Dual-Core T1700
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget