E2-3800 vs Celeron 1005M
E2-3800
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 E2-3800 is positioned at rank 1047 and the Celeron 1005M is on rank 1018, so the Celeron 1005M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar E2-3800
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+338%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ 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 E2-3800 and Celeron 1005M
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 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
The E2-3800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1005M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M — a 37.5% clock advantage for the Celeron 1005M. The E2-3800 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 1005M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3800 scores 1,136 against the Celeron 1005M's 1,116 — a 1.8% lead for the E2-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 136 vs 350, a 88.1% lead for the Celeron 1005M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 389 vs 607 (43.8% advantage for the Celeron 1005M).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.9 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,136+2% | 1,116 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 656 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 136 | 350+157% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 389 | 607+56% |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3800 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1005M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1005M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (E2-3800) vs 2 (Celeron 1005M). PCIe lanes: 4 (E2-3800) vs 16 (Celeron 1005M) — the Celeron 1005M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (E2-3800) and HM76,HM77 (Celeron 1005M).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (E2-3800) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8280 (E2-3800) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1005M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8280 | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The E2-3800 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron 1005M debuted at $86.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron 1005M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $86-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on E2-3800 and Celeron 1005M
