E2-3800 vs Celeron G540T
E2-3800
Celeron G540T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G540T is on rank 639, so the Celeron G540T 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 G540T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | E2-3800 | Celeron G540T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | E2-3800 | Celeron G540T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+110%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 G540T
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 G540T
The Celeron G540T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,137 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The E2-3800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G540T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 versus 2.1 GHz on the Celeron G540T — a 47.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G540T. The E2-3800 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G540T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the E2-3800 scores 1,136 against the Celeron G540T's 1,137 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G540T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 136 vs 384, a 95.4% lead for the Celeron G540T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 389 vs 655 (51% advantage for the Celeron G540T).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron G540T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.1 GHz+62% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,136 | 1,137 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 136 | 384+182% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 389 | 655+68% |
Memory & Platform
The E2-3800 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G540T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G540T 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 G540T). PCIe lanes: 4 (E2-3800) vs 16 (Celeron G540T) — the Celeron G540T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (E2-3800) and H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G540T).
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron G540T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| 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 (Celeron G540T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8280 (E2-3800) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G540T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G540T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G540T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron G540T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8280 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The E2-3800 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G540T debuted at $42. At current prices ($20 vs $42), the E2-3800 is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the E2-3800 delivers 56.8 pts/$ vs 27.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G540T — making the E2-3800 the 70.9% better value option.
| Feature | E2-3800 | Celeron G540T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-52% | $42 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.8+110% | 27.1 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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