CPU
GPU
Celeron 887
Core i3-4030U
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 887 is positioned at rank 837 and the Core i3-4030U is on rank 75, so the Core i3-4030U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 887 | Core i3-4030U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 887 | Core i3-4030U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1774%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 887 and Core i3-4030U
Celeron 887
The Celeron 887 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 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: 1,877 points. Launch price was $86.
Core i3-4030U
The Core i3-4030U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron 887 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4030U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U — a 23.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-4030U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron 887 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4030U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 887 scores 1,877 against the Core i3-4030U's 1,876 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 887. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4030U.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Core i3-4030U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.9 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.9 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,877 | 1,876 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 887 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4030U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Core i3-4030U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 887) / not specified (Core i3-4030U). The Celeron 887 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core i3-4030U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Core i3-4030U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 887 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i3-4030U debuted at $281.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Core i3-4030U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-69% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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