Intel Celeron E1500 socket: LGA 775
The Intel Celeron E1500 uses the LGA 775 socket. It is a 65 W dual-core Allendale desktop part at 2.2 GHz with 512 KB of shared L2 cache, the fastest Celeron E1000 part.
- Socket
- LGA 775
- Launched
- December 2008
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Allendale
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Celeron
- Clocks
- 2.2 GHz
Intel Celeron E1500 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Allendale cores on 65 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz (no turbo) |
| Cache | 512 KB shared L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 65 nm |
| Memory support | DDR2 and DDR3 through the board chipset |
| Front side bus | 800 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe from the board chipset |
| Integrated graphics | None (board video where fitted) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | LGA 775 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Celeron E1500 needs a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Intel 4 series | X48, P45, G45, G41 | Works out of the box |
| Intel 3 series | X38, P35, G33, G31 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 775.
LGA 775 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 775 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Memory | DDR, DDR2 or DDR3, depending on the motherboard chipset |
| Cooler mounting holes | 72 × 72 mm |
What the Celeron E1500 is
The Intel Celeron E1500 is the fastest Celeron E1000 dual core, a 2.2 GHz value desktop processor from December 2008. It runs two Core cores at 2.2 GHz with no turbo, so 2 cores give 2 threads. Cache is 512 KB of shared L2 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 65 W on LGA 775.
The E1500 tops the Allendale Celeron line in stepping M0 on an 800 MT/s bus. The task list dates it to November 2008 while the Intel thermal guide adds it in December 2008, which this page uses. It has no VT-x virtualization.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The E1500 drops into LGA 775 boards with DDR2 or DDR3 memory and a BIOS that lists late-2008 Celeron dual cores, such as G31 and G41 boards. It pairs with value 3 and 4 series chipsets. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is DDR2 and DDR3 through the board chipset in two channels.
An 800 MT/s front side bus ties the CPU to the chipset. PCIe slots hang off the chipset.
Cooling is any 65 W rated LGA 775 heatsink on the 72.5 × 72.5 mm mount, with Enhanced SpeedStep trimming draw at idle.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 775 the E1500 is the Celeron ceiling, so the upgrade is the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2220 at 2.4 GHz with 1 MB of cache, or the Intel Celeron E1400 at 2.0 GHz for a cheaper Celeron. Beyond LGA 775 a move to a newer platform needs a new board and memory.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Celeron E1500 use?
LGA 775, on DDR2 or DDR3 boards with a Celeron-aware BIOS.
How many cores does the Celeron E1500 have?
Two cores and 2 threads at 2.2 GHz with 512 KB of shared L2 cache.
When did the Celeron E1500 launch?
December 2008 per the Intel thermal guide; the task list groups it with November 2008.
Sources and verification
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