Celeron 847 vs Celeron G550
Celeron 847
Celeron G550
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 847 is positioned at rank 1093 and the Celeron G550 is on rank 698, so the Celeron G550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 847
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 847 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 847 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron 847 and Celeron G550
Celeron 847
The Celeron 847 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.
Celeron G550
The Celeron G550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,275 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 847 and Celeron G550 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G550 — a 81.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G550 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron 847 scores 1,270 against the Celeron G550's 1,275 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G550. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 196 vs 379, a 63.7% lead for the Celeron G550 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 354 vs 663 (60.8% advantage for the Celeron G550). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 847 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+136% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+136% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,270 | 1,275 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 196 | 379+93% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 354 | 663+87% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 847 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G550 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G550 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron 847) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550).
| Feature | Celeron 847 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 847) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 847 targets Budget, Celeron G550 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron G550 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron 847 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 847 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron G550 debuted at $52. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron G550 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 847 delivers 84.7 pts/$ vs 85.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G550 — making the Celeron G550 the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 847 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $52-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.7 | 85.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2012 |
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