Celeron 877
VS
Pentium T2370

Celeron 877 vs Pentium T2370

Intel

Celeron 877

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2012
VS

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 Pentium T2370 is on rank 1114, 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 Pentium T2370

#1102
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3388%
#1103
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3338%
#1104
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3065%
#1105
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3051%
#1106
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3023%
#1108
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2919%
#1109
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2799%
#1110
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2794%
#1111
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2719%
#1114
Pentium T2370
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
100%
#1115
Pentium N3710
MSRP: $161|Avg: $50
99%
#1116
Core m3-7Y30
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#1117
Pentium 977
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1118
Core i7-2715QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $50
98%
#1120
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
#1121
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1122
Pentium U5600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#1123
Core m5-6Y57
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1125
Core i7-610E
MSRP: $250|Avg: $40
96%
#1126
Core i5-5350U
MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A
95%
#1127
Core i7-3520M
MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A
95%
#1128
Core i3-4100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $30
95%
#1129
Pentium Dual Core T4300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $99
95%
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 Pentium T2370 in both compute-intensive tasks (7.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron 877Pentium T2370
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium T2370 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 39% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron 877.
InsightCeleron 877Pentium T2370
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+39%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($10)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 877 and Pentium T2370

Intel

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.

Intel

Pentium T2370

The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron 877 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 877 scores 805 against the Pentium T2370's 745 — a 7.7% lead for the Celeron 877. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 877 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370.

FeatureCeleron 877Pentium T2370
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.4 GHz
Base Clock
1.4 GHz
1.73 GHz+24%
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)+100%
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
Process
32 nm-51%
65 nm
Architecture
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark
805+8%
745
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 877 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 877Pentium T2370
Socket
BGA1023
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 877) / not specified (Pentium T2370). The Celeron 877 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium T2370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967.

FeatureCeleron 877Pentium T2370
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget
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Value Analysis

The Celeron 877 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium T2370 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Pentium T2370 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 877 delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 74.5 pts/$ for the Pentium T2370 — making the Pentium T2370 the 32.5% better value option.

FeatureCeleron 877Pentium T2370
MSRP
$86
$86
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$10-33%
Performance per Dollar
53.7
74.5+39%
Release Date
2012
2008