Celeron 887 vs Core M-5Y70

CPU

GPU

Celeron 887

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Core M-5Y70

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 887

2 / 2

1,877

0.0%

1,890

+0.7%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

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 M-5Y70 is on rank 1171, so the Celeron 887 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 887

#825

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1344%

#826

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1324%

#827

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1216%

#828

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1210%

#829

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1199%

#831

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1158%

#832

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1110%

#833

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1109%

#834

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1079%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y70

#1159

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4360%

#1160

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4296%

#1161

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3944%

#1162

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3926%

#1163

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3890%

#1165

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3756%

#1166

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3602%

#1167

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3596%

#1168

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3499%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

99%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

96%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

96%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

93%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

91%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core M-5Y70 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 887 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron 887	Core M-5Y70
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron 887 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $281), it costs 95% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1760% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core M-5Y70.

Insight	Celeron 887	Core M-5Y70
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1760%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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.

Celeron 887 Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y70 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 887 and Core M-5Y70

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 M-5Y70

The Core M-5Y70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,890 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron 887 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y70's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y70 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron 887 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y70 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 887 scores 1,877 against the Core M-5Y70's 1,890 — a 0.7% lead for the Core M-5Y70. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y70.

Feature	Celeron 887	Core M-5Y70
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+73%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz+36%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,877	1,890
Geekbench 6 Single	233	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	415	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 887 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y70 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 887	Core M-5Y70
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1234
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 887) / not specified (Core M-5Y70). The Celeron 887 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core M-5Y70 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron 887	Core M-5Y70
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Laptop	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 887 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y70 debuted at $281. At current prices ($15 vs $281), the Celeron 887 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 887 delivers 125.1 pts/$ vs 6.7 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y70 — making the Celeron 887 the 179.6% better value option.