E1-2100
VS
Celeron N2805

E1-2100 vs Celeron N2805

AMD

E1-2100

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Celeron N2805

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.46 GHz2013

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 E1-2100 is positioned at rank 719 and the Celeron N2805 is on rank 250, so the Celeron N2805 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 N2805

#237
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
410%
#238
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
404%
#239
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
371%
#240
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
370%
#241
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
366%
#243
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
354%
#244
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
339%
#245
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
338%
#246
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
329%
#250
Celeron N2805
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron N2805 leads in gaming performance. However, the E1-2100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightE1-2100Celeron N2805
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightE1-2100Celeron N2805
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 E1-2100 and Celeron N2805

AMD

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.

Intel

Celeron N2805

The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

Both the E1-2100 and Celeron N2805 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the E1-2100 versus 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2805. The E1-2100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N2805 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E1-2100 scores 1,435 against the Celeron N2805's 1,430 — a 0.3% lead for the E1-2100. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureE1-2100Celeron N2805
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1 GHz
1.46 GHz+46%
Base Clock
1.46 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1024 kB+100%
512K (per core)
Process
28 nm
22 nm-21%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,435
1,430
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Memory & Platform

The E1-2100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2805 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE1-2100Celeron N2805
Socket
FT3
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1066
Max RAM Capacity
4
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E1-2100) / true (Celeron N2805). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E1-2100 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.

FeatureE1-2100Celeron N2805
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true