E1-1500 vs Celeron U3600
E1-1500
Celeron U3600
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 U3600 is on rank 1213, so the E1-1500 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 U3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E1-1500 | Celeron U3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E1-1500 | Celeron U3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1315%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
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 U3600
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 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.
Processing Power
Both the E1-1500 and Celeron U3600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.48 GHz on the E1-1500 versus 0.1 GHz on the Celeron U3600 — a 174.7% clock advantage for the E1-1500. The E1-1500 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron U3600 uses Westmere (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the E1-1500 scores 660 against the Celeron U3600's 625 — a 5.4% lead for the E1-1500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-1500 vs 2 MB on the Celeron U3600.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron U3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.48 GHz+1380% | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm | 32 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Westmere (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 660+6% | 625 |
Memory & Platform
The E1-1500 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron U3600 uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron U3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | BGA1288 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The E1-1500 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Celeron U3600 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $134), the E1-1500 is $124 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E1-1500 delivers 66.0 pts/$ vs 4.7 pts/$ for the Celeron U3600 — making the E1-1500 the 173.6% better value option.
| Feature | E1-1500 | Celeron U3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-55% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-93% | $134 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.0+1304% | 4.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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