Celeron 877 vs Celeron J1800
Celeron 877
Celeron J1800
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 J1800 is on rank 750, so the Celeron J1800 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 J1800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 J1800
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 J1800
The Celeron J1800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $72.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 877 and Celeron J1800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 877 versus 2.58 GHz on the Celeron J1800 — a 59.3% clock advantage for the Celeron J1800 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Celeron 877 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J1800 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 877 scores 805 against the Celeron J1800's 820 — a 1.8% lead for the Celeron J1800. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 877 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1800.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.58 GHz+84% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.41 GHz+72% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 805 | 820+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 250 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 877 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1800 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. 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 4 (Celeron J1800) — the Celeron 877 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Celeron 877) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1800).
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 877) and HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron J1800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget, Celeron J1800 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron J1800 rivals Pentium J2850.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Celeron J1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power |
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