E2-9010 vs Celeron 2961Y

E2-9010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2016

Celeron 2961Y

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

E2-9010

2 / 2

1,073

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 2961Y

2 / 2

1,085

+1.1%

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 2961Y is on rank 397, so the Celeron 2961Y 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 2961Y

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#385

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

541%

#386

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

533%

#387

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

489%

#388

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

487%

#389

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

483%

#391

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

466%

#392

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

447%

#393

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

446%

#394

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

434%

#397

Celeron 2961Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The E2-9010 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 2961Y is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	E2-9010	Celeron 2961Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	E2-9010	Celeron 2961Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

E2-9010 Benchmark Check

Celeron 2961Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of E2-9010 and Celeron 2961Y

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.

Celeron 2961Y

The Celeron 2961Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,085 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the E2-9010 and Celeron 2961Y share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the E2-9010 versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 2961Y — a 66.7% clock advantage for the E2-9010 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The E2-9010 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 2961Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the E2-9010 scores 1,073 against the Celeron 2961Y's 1,085 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron 2961Y.

Feature	E2-9010	Celeron 2961Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+100%	1.1 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+82%	1.1 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)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,073	1,085+1%

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Memory & Platform

The E2-9010 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 2961Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	E2-9010	Celeron 2961Y
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (E2-9010) / VT-x (Celeron 2961Y). The Celeron 2961Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the E2-9010 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2961Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2961Y rivals Pentium 2117U.