CPU
GPU
E1-1500
Celeron E1200
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 E1-1500 is positioned at rank 979 and the Celeron E1200 is on rank 952, so the Celeron E1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E1-1500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-1500 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($98) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-1500 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+873%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($98) |
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 E1-1500 and Celeron E1200
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the E1-1500 and Celeron E1200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron E1200 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Celeron E1200. The E1-1500 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron E1200 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the E1-1500 scores 660 against the Celeron E1200's 665 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron E1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.48 GHz | 1.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (total) |
| Process | 40 nm-38% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 660 | 665 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 210 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 380 |
Memory & Platform
The E1-1500 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron E1200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E1-1500) / No (Celeron E1200). Primary use case: Celeron E1200 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E1200 rivals Pentium E2140.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The E1-1500 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Celeron E1200 debuted at $53. At current prices ($10 vs $98), the E1-1500 is $88 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E1-1500 delivers 66.0 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Celeron E1200 — making the E1-1500 the 162.7% better value option.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron E1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $53-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-90% | $98 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.0+871% | 6.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2008 |
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