Celeron E3400

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron E3400

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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 E3400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,170 Rank: 1716
Rank Name Score Visual
1712 A8-3800 4,173
+0.1%
1713 Athlon 7850 4,173
+0.1%
1714 Celeron E3300 4,173
+0.1%
1715 Core i5-2415M 4,171
+0%
1716 Celeron E3400 4,170
1717 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,170
+0%
1718 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,170
+0%
1719 A8-3530MX 4,169
+-0%
1720 Core i3 550 4,168
+-0%
1721 Phenom II N850 4,168
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron E3400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,274 Rank: 1837
Rank Name Score Visual
1833 Athlon X2 BE-2400 4,276
+0%
1834 Athlon II P360 4,275
+0%
1835 Phenom X3 8650 4,275
+0%
1836 Celeron B810 4,274
+0%
1837 Celeron E3400 4,274
1838 Athlon II X2 235e 4,274
+0%
1839 Core i3-3110M 4,273
+-0%
1840 E2-3000M 4,273
+-0%
1841 A4-3320M 4,273
+-0%
1842 Phenom X3 8450 4,273
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron E3400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,101 Rank: 1681
Rank Name Score Visual
1677 Intel Core i5-450M 4,105
+0.1%
1678 Core i5-4202Y 4,105
+0.1%
1679 Phenom II X4 B93 4,105
+0.1%
1680 Core 2 Duo E6850 4,102
+0%
1681 Celeron E3400 4,101
1682 Celeron E3300 4,095
-0.1%
1683 Pentium B950 4,092
-0.2%
1684 Phenom II X4 820 4,092
-0.2%
1685 Phenom II X4 910e 4,090
-0.3%
1686 Core i5-430M 4,090
-0.3%

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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 E3400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,482 Rank: 1658
Rank Name Score Visual
1654 Celeron 887 4,482
+0%
1655 Athlon II X2 240 4,482
+0%
1656 Athlon II X2 220 4,482
+0%
1657 A4-3400 4,482
+0%
1658 Celeron E3400 4,482
1659 E2-9000 4,482
+0%
1660 A6-4455M 4,482
+0%
1661 Xeon 5150 4,482
+0%
1662 A4-3420 4,482
+0%
1663 Athlon II X2 235e 4,482
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron E3400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,457 Rank: 1619
Rank Name Score Visual
1615 Pentium 3805U 4,457
+0%
1616 A6-9220 4,457
+0%
1617 A4-3300 4,457
+0%
1618 Pentium E5300 4,457
+0%
1619 Celeron E3400 4,457
1620 Pentium E5200 4,457
+0%
1621 Atom Z3740 4,457
+0%
1622 Pentium B960 4,456
+-0%
1623 A4-4000 4,456
+-0%
1624 Celeron E3200 4,456
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron E3400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,453 Rank: 1692
Rank Name Score Visual
1688 A4-4355M 4,455
+0%
1689 Athlon II X2 260u 4,455
+0%
1690 A4-3330MX 4,454
+0%
1691 Xeon 5160 4,454
+0%
1692 Celeron E3400 4,453
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
+-0%

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Celeron E3400 Details

The Intel Celeron E3400, launched in January 2010, represents a modest evolution within Intel's budget desktop lineup, built on the Wolfdale microarchitecture. Unlike modern processors, it was designed for entry-level systems and lacks the advanced features found in contemporary CPUs, such as support for AVX2 or integrated graphics. Its performance is reflective of its era, offering a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, with a 45 nm manufacturing process and a TDP of 65 W. Despite its age, the processor still finds use in legacy systems or low-demand applications, particularly where power efficiency and cost are priorities.

The Celeron E3400 features two cores and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 16 GB, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses the LGA775 socket and supports a variety of instruction sets, including SSE4.1 and SSE4.2, though it lacks SSE4.2 support in some configurations, which may impact compatibility with modern software. The processor includes 1 MB of L2 cache and supports Intel's virtualization technologies, such as VT-x and VT-d, allowing it to run lightweight virtual machines. However, its single-threaded performance is constrained by the absence of modern optimizations and the limitations of its 45 nm process.

In benchmark testing, the Celeron E3400 achieves an overall score of 4170, ranking 1716th out of 2060 processors, with single-core and multicore scores of 4101 and 4274, respectively. While it outperforms some older Celeron and Pentium models, it falls significantly behind modern CPUs, even in the low-end segment. For example, it is surpassed by processors like the Core i3-3110M and the Athlon X2 BE-2400 in both single-core and multicore performance. Its multicore score places it near the lower end of the performance spectrum, indicating that its primary limitation is its inability to scale effectively across multiple threads.

Despite its dated architecture, the Celeron E3400 remains relevant in niche markets, particularly in systems that prioritize backward compatibility and low power consumption. It is suitable for basic office tasks, web browsing, and media playback, but not for modern gaming or intensive multitasking. The lack of integrated graphics means that a discrete GPU is required for visual output, though some motherboards with compatible chipsets may provide limited graphics capabilities. As of March 2026, this processor is best suited for users maintaining legacy hardware or seeking a cost-effective upgrade for minimal workloads.
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Intel Celeron E3400

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron E3400
Model Number: E3400
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (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 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD graphics 4200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 850 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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