CPU
GPU
E2-2000
Celeron B830
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 E2-2000 is positioned at rank 987 and the Celeron B830 is on rank 869, so the Celeron B830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-2000
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-2000 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-2000 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E2-2000 and Celeron B830
E2-2000
The E2-2000 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: 1.75 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: 880 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron B830
The Celeron B830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) 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 (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the E2-2000 and Celeron B830 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.75 GHz on the E2-2000 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Celeron B830. The E2-2000 uses the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture (40 nm), while the Celeron B830 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the E2-2000 scores 880 against the Celeron B830's 815 — a 7.7% lead for the E2-2000. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E2-2000 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.75 GHz | 1.8 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 40 nm | 32 nm-20% |
| Architecture | Zacate (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 880+8% | 815 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-2000 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron B830 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (E2-2000) / VT-x (Celeron B830). The Celeron B830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the E2-2000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | E2-2000 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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