E1-2100 vs Celeron 3867U

E1-2100

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Celeron 3867U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E1-2100

2 / 2

1,435

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 3867U

2 / 2

1,449

+1.0%

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 E1-2100 is positioned at rank 719 and the Celeron 3867U is on rank 132, so the Celeron 3867U 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 E1-2100

#706

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1022%

#707

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1007%

#708

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

925%

#709

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

921%

#710

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

912%

#712

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

881%

#713

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

845%

#714

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

843%

#715

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

821%

#719

E1-2100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3867U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

96%

#120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

304%

#121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

299%

#122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

275%

#123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

273%

#124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

271%

#126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

262%

#127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

251%

#128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

251%

#129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

244%

#132

Celeron 3867U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

98%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

97%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3867U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	E1-2100	Celeron 3867U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The E1-2100 (2013) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	E1-2100	Celeron 3867U
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.

E1-2100 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3867U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E1-2100 and Celeron 3867U

E1-2100

The E1-2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron 3867U

The Celeron 3867U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,449 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the E1-2100 and Celeron 3867U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the E1-2100 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Celeron 3867U. The E1-2100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 3867U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the E1-2100 scores 1,435 against the Celeron 3867U's 1,449 — a 1% lead for the Celeron 3867U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E1-2100 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3867U.

Feature	E1-2100	Celeron 3867U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1 GHz	1.8 GHz+80%
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,435	1,449

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Memory & Platform

The E1-2100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3867U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E1-2100	Celeron 3867U
Socket	FT3	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E1-2100) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U). The Celeron 3867U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the E1-2100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3867U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.