
Pentium E5400 vs Celeron 1019Y

Pentium E5400

Celeron 1019Y
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 Pentium E5400 is positioned at rank 830 and the Celeron 1019Y is on rank 441, so the Celeron 1019Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5400
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1019Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5400 | Celeron 1019Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5400 | Celeron 1019Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium E5400 and Celeron 1019Y

Pentium E5400
The Pentium E5400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,007 points. Launch price was $55.

Celeron 1019Y
The Celeron 1019Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 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 GHz, with boost up to 1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $153.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E5400 and Celeron 1019Y share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium E5400 versus 1 GHz on the Celeron 1019Y — a 91.9% clock advantage for the Pentium E5400 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium E5400 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 1019Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5400 scores 1,007 against the Celeron 1019Y's 1,005 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium E5400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5400 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1019Y.
| Feature | Pentium E5400 | Celeron 1019Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+170% | 1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+170% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,007 | 1,005 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5400 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1019Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5400 | Celeron 1019Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E5400) / VT-x (Celeron 1019Y). The Celeron 1019Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium E5400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1019Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1019Y rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Pentium E5400 | Celeron 1019Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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