Pentium E5300 vs Celeron 1020E

Pentium E5300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2008

Celeron 1020E

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E5300

2 / 2

1,395

0.0%

1,406

+0.8%

Celeron B820

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

Pentium E5700

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

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 Pentium E5300 is positioned at rank 737 and the Celeron 1020E is on rank 951, so the Pentium E5300 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 Pentium E5300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13854%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13091%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9505%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2863%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2268%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1984%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1136%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1122%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1021%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1021%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1010%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

982%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

969%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

965%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

956%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

98%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

99%

#737

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

100%

#738

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

100%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

100%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

99%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

99%

#742

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

99%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

99%

#746

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

98%

#747

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

98%

#749

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

98%

#750

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

98%

#751

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

98%

#752

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E

#939

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1794%

#940

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1768%

#941

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1623%

#942

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1616%

#943

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1601%

#945

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1546%

#946

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1483%

#947

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1480%

#948

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1440%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

99%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium E5300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1020E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium E5300	Celeron 1020E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 1020E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 20% cheaper ($20 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium E5300	Celeron 1020E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+26%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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.

Pentium E5300 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1020E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E5300 and Celeron 1020E

Pentium E5300

The Pentium E5300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Novembro 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $64.

Celeron 1020E

The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium E5300 and Celeron 1020E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium E5300 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Pentium E5300 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium E5300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 1020E uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5300 scores 1,395 against the Celeron 1020E's 1,406 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron 1020E. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5300 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E.

Feature	Pentium E5300	Celeron 1020E
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+18%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+18%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,395	1,406

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E5300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1020E uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E5300	Celeron 1020E
Socket	LGA775	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E5300) / VT-x (Celeron 1020E). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium E5300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.

Feature	Pentium E5300	Celeron 1020E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E5300 launched at $62 MSRP, while the Celeron 1020E debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $20), the Celeron 1020E is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5300 delivers 55.8 pts/$ vs 70.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 1020E — making the Celeron 1020E the 23% better value option.