Athlon 5370 vs Celeron B800
Athlon 5370
Celeron B800
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 Athlon 5370 is positioned at rank 545 and the Celeron B800 is on rank 810, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+201%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Athlon 5370 and Celeron B800
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron B800
The Celeron B800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,910 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5370 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron B800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Athlon 5370 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Athlon 5370 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron B800 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5370 scores 1,906 against the Celeron B800's 1,910 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron B800.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+47% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+47% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,910 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 247 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 636 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5370 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B800 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5370) vs 2 (Celeron B800). PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon 5370) vs 16 (Celeron B800) — the Celeron B800 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B800).
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 5370) vs VT-x (Celeron B800). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 (Athlon 5370) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget, Celeron B800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5370 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Celeron B800 debuted at $80. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Celeron B800 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5370 delivers 127.1 pts/$ vs 382.0 pts/$ for the Celeron B800 — making the Celeron B800 the 100.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-31% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.1 | 382.0+201% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2011 |
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