Celeron 877 vs Celeron 867

Celeron 877

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2012

Celeron 867

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 877

2 / 2

805

+6.6%

755

0.0%

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 Celeron 867 is on rank 1111, so the Celeron 877 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 877

#1085

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3135%

#1086

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3089%

#1087

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2835%

#1088

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2823%

#1089

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2797%

#1091

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2701%

#1092

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2590%

#1093

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2585%

#1094

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2516%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

100%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

98%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 867

#1099

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3342%

#1100

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3293%

#1101

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3023%

#1102

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3009%

#1103

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2982%

#1105

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2879%

#1106

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2761%

#1107

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2756%

#1108

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2682%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

100%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

98%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

97%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

95%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron 877 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 867 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 877	Celeron 867
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 877 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron 877	Celeron 867
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+7%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Celeron 877 Benchmark Check

Celeron 867 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 877 and Celeron 867

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.

Celeron 867

The Celeron 867 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 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: 755 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 877 and Celeron 867 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 877 versus 1.3 GHz on the Celeron 867 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Celeron 877 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron 877 scores 805 against the Celeron 867's 755 — a 6.4% lead for the Celeron 877. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 877	Celeron 867
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz+8%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.4 GHz+8%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	805+7%	755

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Celeron 877) and HM65,HM67 (Celeron 867).

Feature	Celeron 877	Celeron 867
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 877) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 867) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget, Celeron 867 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron 867 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron 877	Celeron 867
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

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 877 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron 867 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron 867 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 877 delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 50.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 867 — making the Celeron 877 the 6.4% better value option.