E2-9010
VS
Celeron 1000M

E2-9010 vs Celeron 1000M

AMD

E2-9010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016
VS
Intel

Celeron 1000M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2013

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 E2-9010 is positioned at rank 926 and the Celeron 1000M is on rank 1026, so the E2-9010 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar E2-9010

#914
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1641%
#915
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1617%
#916
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1484%
#917
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1478%
#918
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1464%
#920
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1414%
#921
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1356%
#922
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1353%
#923
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1317%
#926
E2-9010
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#928
A8-6410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
99%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
95%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1000M

#1014
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2359%
#1015
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2324%
#1016
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2133%
#1017
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2124%
#1018
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2104%
#1020
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2032%
#1021
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1949%
#1022
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1945%
#1023
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1893%
#1026
Celeron 1000M
MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A
100%
#1028
Celeron B840
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#1029
Celeron M 743
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
99%
#1030
Core i7-3612QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
99%
#1031
Pentium 967
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
98%
#1032
Core i5-4400E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $50
98%
#1034
Pentium Dual Core T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
96%
#1037
Core i7-8665UE
MSRP: $409|Avg: $409
95%
#1038
Celeron T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
94%
#1039
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $30
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The E2-9010 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 1000M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightE2-9010Celeron 1000M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightE2-9010Celeron 1000M
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 E2-9010 and Celeron 1000M

AMD

E2-9010

The E2-9010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,073 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Celeron 1000M

The Celeron 1000M 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,070 points. Launch price was $86.

Processing Power

Both the E2-9010 and Celeron 1000M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1000M — a 20% clock advantage for the E2-9010 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The E2-9010 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 1000M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9010 scores 1,073 against the Celeron 1000M's 1,070 — a 0.3% lead for the E2-9010.

FeatureE2-9010Celeron 1000M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz+22%
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz+11%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB+700%
256K (per core)
Process
28 nm
22 nm-21%
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,073
1,070
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Memory & Platform

The E2-9010 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1000M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureE2-9010Celeron 1000M
Socket
FP4
PGA988
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

The Celeron 1000M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the E2-9010 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureE2-9010Celeron 1000M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)