Celeron 2957U
VS
Celeron B810

Celeron 2957U vs Celeron B810

Intel

Celeron 2957U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Celeron B810

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

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 Celeron 2957U is positioned at rank 53 and the Celeron B810 is on rank 801, so the Celeron 2957U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2957U

#13
Ryzen 3 210
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
96%
#14
Ryzen 5 PRO 230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#41
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
212%
#42
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
209%
#43
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
192%
#44
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
191%
#45
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
189%
#47
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
183%
#48
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
175%
#49
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
175%
#50
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
170%
#53
Celeron 2957U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#65
Core i5-3320M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
96%
#66
Core i7-4510U
MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B810

#789
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1207%
#790
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1189%
#791
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1092%
#792
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1087%
#793
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1077%
#795
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1040%
#796
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
997%
#797
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
995%
#798
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
969%
#801
Celeron B810
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
100%
#803
Core i7-1365UE
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
100%
#805
3020e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
99%
#809
Athlon II M320
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
98%
#810
Celeron B800
MSRP: $80|Avg: $5
98%
#811
Celeron B710
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
98%
#812
Athlon II Neo K345
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron B810 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 2957U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron 2957UCeleron B810
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 2957UCeleron B810
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Celeron 2957U and Celeron B810

Intel

Celeron 2957U

The Celeron 2957U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,077 points. Launch price was $107.

Intel

Celeron B810

The Celeron B810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,091 points. Launch price was $86.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 2957U and Celeron B810 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 2957U versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B810 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Celeron B810 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 2957U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron B810 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2957U scores 2,077 against the Celeron B810's 2,091 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron B810. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 2957U vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B810.

FeatureCeleron 2957UCeleron B810
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.4 GHz
1.6 GHz+14%
Base Clock
1.4 GHz
1.6 GHz+14%
L3 Cache
2 MB
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB+100%
256K (per core)
Process
22 nm-31%
32 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
2,077
2,091
Geekbench 6 Single
284
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 2957U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron B810 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Celeron 2957U) vs 16 (Celeron B810) — the Celeron B810 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 2957U) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B810).

FeatureCeleron 2957UCeleron B810
Socket
FCBGA1168
PGA988
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1600
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
10
16+60%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron 2957U) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B810) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2957U targets Budget, Celeron B810 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2957U rivals Pentium 2117U; Celeron B810 rivals Pentium 967.

FeatureCeleron 2957UCeleron B810
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Haswell)
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x
VT-x
Target Use
Budget
Budget