CPU
GPU
Celeron 877
Celeron E1600
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 Celeron E1600 is on rank 896, so the Celeron E1600 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 Celeron E1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Celeron E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Celeron E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+52%) |
| 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 Celeron E1600
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 E1600
The Celeron E1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 815 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 877 and Celeron E1600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 877 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E1600 — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Celeron E1600 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron 877 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron E1600 uses Allendale (2006−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 877 scores 805 against the Celeron E1600's 815 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron E1600. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 877 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E1600.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz+71% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz+71% |
| 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 | 805 | 815+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 310 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 560 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 877 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E1600 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 877 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron E1600 — 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 (Celeron E1600) — the Celeron 877 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Celeron 877) and G31,P35,G41 (Celeron E1600).
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 877) vs No (Celeron E1600). The Celeron 877 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron E1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget, Celeron E1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron E1600 rivals Pentium E2220.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 877 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron E1600 debuted at $53. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Celeron E1600 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 877 delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 81.5 pts/$ for the Celeron E1600 — making the Celeron E1600 the 41.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $53-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.7 | 81.5+52% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2009 |
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