E1-6010 vs Core i3-3229Y

E1-6010

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.35 GHz2014

Core i3-3229Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E1-6010

2 / 2

1,006

0.0%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-3229Y

2 / 4

1,014

+0.8%

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 E1-6010 is positioned at rank 878 and the Core i3-3229Y is on rank 437, so the Core i3-3229Y 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 E1-6010

#866

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1458%

#867

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1437%

#868

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1319%

#869

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1313%

#870

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1301%

#872

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1256%

#873

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1205%

#874

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1203%

#875

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1170%

#878

E1-6010

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#879

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#884

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

98%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

97%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3229Y

#425

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

579%

#426

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

570%

#427

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

523%

#428

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

521%

#429

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

516%

#431

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

499%

#432

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

478%

#433

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

477%

#434

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

464%

#437

Core i3-3229Y

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 Leadership: The Core i3-3229Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the E1-6010 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	E1-6010	Core i3-3229Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	E1-6010	Core i3-3229Y
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.

E1-6010 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3229Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E1-6010 and Core i3-3229Y

E1-6010

The E1-6010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.35 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,006 points. Launch price was $50.

Core i3-3229Y

The Core i3-3229Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,014 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The E1-6010 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3229Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.35 GHz on the E1-6010 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-3229Y — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-3229Y. The E1-6010 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-3229Y uses Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E1-6010 scores 1,006 against the Core i3-3229Y's 1,014 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-3229Y.

Feature	E1-6010	Core i3-3229Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.35 GHz	1.4 GHz+4%
Base Clock	—	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1024 kB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Beema (2014)	Ivy Bridge-Y (2013)
PassMark	1,006	1,014
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

The E1-6010 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3229Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E1-6010	Core i3-3229Y
Socket	FT3	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E1-6010) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3229Y). The Core i3-3229Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the E1-6010 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3229Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3229Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.