Celeron E3300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron E3300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.


Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron E3300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,173 Rank: 1714
Rank Name Score Visual
1710 A8-3550MX 4,176
+0.1%
1711 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,175
+0%
1712 A8-3800 4,173
+0%
1713 Athlon 7850 4,173
+0%
1714 Celeron E3300 4,173
1715 Core i5-2415M 4,171
+-0%
1716 Celeron E3400 4,170
-0.1%
1717 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,170
-0.1%
1718 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,170
-0.1%
1719 A8-3530MX 4,169
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron E3300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,289 Rank: 1788
Rank Name Score Visual
1784 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,290
+0%
1785 Atom Z3740D 4,290
+0%
1786 A9-9410 4,289
+0%
1787 Phenom II N830 4,289
+0%
1788 Celeron E3300 4,289
1789 Celeron 1007U 4,289
+0%
1790 Celeron N3150 4,289
+0%
1791 Intel Celeron P4600 4,288
+-0%
1792 Pentium N4200 4,288
+-0%
1793 Pentium 2117U 4,288
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron E3300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,095 Rank: 1682
Rank Name Score Visual
1678 Core i5-4202Y 4,105
+0.2%
1679 Phenom II X4 B93 4,105
+0.2%
1680 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,102
+0.2%
1681 Celeron E3400 4,101
+0.1%
1682 Celeron E3300 4,095
1683 Pentium B950 4,092
-0.1%
1684 Phenom II X4 820 4,092
-0.1%
1685 Phenom II X4 910e 4,090
-0.1%
1686 Core i5-430M 4,090
-0.1%
1687 Core 2 Duo E8400 4,089
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.


Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron E3300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,480 Rank: 1671
Rank Name Score Visual
1667 Celeron N2910 4,481
+0%
1668 Celeron 2961Y 4,481
+0%
1669 Athlon II X2 240e 4,481
+0%
1670 A4-3300 4,480
+0%
1671 Celeron E3300 4,480
1672 E2-9000e 4,480
+0%
1673 Celeron N3350 4,479
+-0%
1674 E2-3200 4,479
+-0%
1675 Celeron B810 4,478
+-0%
1676 Celeron B800 4,478
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron E3300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,454 Rank: 1637
Rank Name Score Visual
1633 Atom x5-Z8330 4,455
+0%
1634 Xeon 5150 4,455
+0%
1635 Core i3-2375M 4,454
+0%
1636 Atom C3338 4,454
+0%
1637 Celeron E3300 4,454
1638 E2-3800 4,454
+0%
1639 Celeron 1005M 4,453
+-0%
1640 Core i3-4012Y 4,453
+-0%
1641 A4-9120 4,453
+-0%
1642 Celeron 3855U 4,452
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron E3300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,452 Rank: 1697
Rank Name Score Visual
1693 Pentium T4500 4,453
+0%
1694 Celeron G460 4,453
+0%
1695 Celeron E3500 4,453
+0%
1696 Xeon 5150 4,453
+0%
1697 Celeron E3300 4,452
1698 Pentium T4400 4,452
+0%
1699 Celeron E1400 4,452
+0%
1700 A4-3320M 4,452
+0%
1701 Pentium T4300 4,451
+-0%
1702 Pentium T4200 4,451
+-0%

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Celeron E3300 Details

The Intel Celeron E3300, launched in August 2009, is a dual-core desktop processor built on the 45 nm Wolfdale architecture. With a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a TDP of 65 W, it represents a mainstream entry from Intel’s early 2000s lineup. Although it has aged significantly—now over 14 years old—it remains a reference point for basic computing tasks and legacy systems. Its performance, while outdated by modern standards, still holds relevance in niche environments where low power consumption and compatibility with older motherboards are priorities.

The processor features 2 cores with 4 threads, enabled via Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, and operates on a dual-channel DDR3L 1333 memory interface, supporting up to 8 GB of RAM. It uses the LGA775 socket and includes 1 MB of L2 cache, with no L1 cache listed in the specifications. The integrated graphics solution, labeled as HD Graphics, is not physically on the CPU die but relies on compatible chipsets to provide visual output, with a maximum display output of two monitors and a burst frequency of 896 MHz.

Despite its age, the Celeron E3300 supports a wide range of instruction sets, including SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, as well as virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for light virtualization workloads. It also includes advanced power management features like EIST and TXT, which enhance energy efficiency and security. However, it lacks support for AVX2 and newer instruction sets that are now standard in modern CPUs.

In benchmark evaluations, the Celeron E3300 achieves an overall score of 4173, ranking #1712 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score stands at 4095 (#1682), while its multicore performance reaches 4289 (#1786). These results place it below most modern CPUs, particularly in comparison to the top performers in the Passmark rankings, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or the Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 9,000 and 8,000 respectively. The processor's multicore performance is notably weaker than its single-core score, indicating that its dual-core design limits scalability in multi-threaded applications.

While the Celeron E3300 is no longer competitive in performance-sensitive environments, it remains viable for basic office tasks, media playback, and embedded systems. Its low power consumption and compatibility with older hardware make it a cost-effective option for retro builds or low-demand workstations. As of March 2026, it serves as a historical benchmark in the evolution of consumer processors, illustrating the rapid advancement in computing performance over the past decade and a half.
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Intel Celeron E3300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron E3300
Model Number: E3300
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: LGA775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.32 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 896 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 82 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA

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