
Celeron 857

Celeron E1400
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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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 857 is positioned at rank 1201 and the Celeron E1400 is on rank 930, so the Celeron E1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 857
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 857 | Celeron E1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 857 | Celeron E1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+521%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
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 857 and Celeron E1400

Celeron 857
The Celeron 857 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 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: 705 points. Launch price was $134.

Celeron E1400
The Celeron E1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $57.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 857 and Celeron E1400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 857 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron E1400 — a 50% clock advantage for the Celeron E1400 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron 857 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E1400 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 857 scores 705 against the Celeron E1400's 715 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron E1400. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 857 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1400.
| Feature | Celeron 857 | Celeron E1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz+67% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (total)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Allendale (2006−2009) |
| PassMark | 705 | 715+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 260 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 470 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 857 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 857 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1400 — the Celeron 857 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 857 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 857) vs 0 (Celeron E1400) — the Celeron 857 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron 857) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1400).
| Feature | Celeron 857 | Celeron E1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 857) vs No (Celeron E1400). The Celeron 857 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron E1400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 857 targets Budget, Celeron E1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 857 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron E1400 rivals Pentium E2180.
| Feature | Celeron 857 | Celeron E1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 857 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron E1400 debuted at $53. At current prices ($10 vs $63), the Celeron 857 is $53 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 857 delivers 70.5 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the Celeron E1400 — making the Celeron 857 the 144.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 857 | Celeron E1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $53-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-84% | $63 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.5+524% | 11.3 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2008 |
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