Celeron 877 vs Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Celeron 877
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
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 877 is positioned at rank 1097 and the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is on rank 1019, so the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 877
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Tyler (2007−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+44%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 877 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
Celeron 877
The Celeron 877 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) 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 (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: 805 points. Launch price was $86.
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
The Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Tyler (2007−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 775 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 877 and Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 877 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42. The Celeron 877 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses Tyler (2007−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 877 scores 805 against the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42's 775 — a 3.8% lead for the Celeron 877.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Tyler (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 805+4% | 775 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 877 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 877 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 — the Celeron 877 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 877 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 877) vs 0 (Athlon 64 X2 TK-42) — the Celeron 877 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Celeron 877) and AMD S1 (Athlon 64 X2 TK-42).
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 877) / not specified (Athlon 64 X2 TK-42). The Celeron 877 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 877 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 debuted at $60. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 877 delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 77.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 — making the Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 the 36.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Athlon 64 X2 TK-42 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $60-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.7 | 77.5+44% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2009 |
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