E2-3000M vs Celeron 1007U
E2-3000M
Celeron 1007U
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 E2-3000M is positioned at rank 766 and the Celeron 1007U is on rank 99, so the Celeron 1007U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-3000M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1007U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3000M | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3000M | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E2-3000M and Celeron 1007U
E2-3000M
The E2-3000M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 1007U
The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the E2-3000M and Celeron 1007U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the E2-3000M versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 46.2% clock advantage for the E2-3000M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The E2-3000M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3000M scores 1,597 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron 1007U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the E2-3000M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U.
| Feature | E2-3000M | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+20% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,597 | 1,610 |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3000M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1007U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | E2-3000M | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | BGA1023 |
| 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
The Celeron 1007U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the E2-3000M requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | E2-3000M | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
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