Celeron 877 vs Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Celeron 877
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is on rank 990, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 877 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+226%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Pentium Dual-Core E2160
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.
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 877 and Pentium Dual-Core E2160 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 877 versus 1.8 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 — a 25% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. The Celeron 877 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 877 scores 805 against the Pentium Dual-Core E2160's 875 — a 8.3% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 877 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 805 | 875+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 877 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 877) / not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2160). The Celeron 877 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2160 debuted at $84. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 877 delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 175.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 the 106.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 877 | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $84-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.7 | 175.0+226% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2007 |
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