
E2-1800 vs Celeron 1005M

E2-1800

Celeron 1005M
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 E2-1800 is positioned at rank 826 and the Celeron 1005M is on rank 1018, so the E2-1800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-1800
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-1800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-1800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
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 E2-1800 and Celeron 1005M

E2-1800
The E2-1800 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: 1.7 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: 1,110 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron 1005M
The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the E2-1800 and Celeron 1005M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the E2-1800 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Celeron 1005M. The E2-1800 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron 1005M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-1800 scores 1,110 against the Celeron 1005M's 1,116 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 1005M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E2-1800 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M.
| Feature | E2-1800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 1.9 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 40 nm | 22 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,110 | 1,116 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 656 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 607 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-1800 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1005M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-1800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E2-1800) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M). The Celeron 1005M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the E2-1800 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | E2-1800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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