CPU
GPU
Celeron B710
Celeron 2955U
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 B710 is positioned at rank 811 and the Celeron 2955U is on rank 427, so the Celeron 2955U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2955U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Celeron 2955U
Celeron B710
The Celeron B710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron 2955U
The Celeron 2955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) 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 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,069 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 2955U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 2955U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 2955U — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Celeron B710 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Celeron B710 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 2955U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Celeron 2955U's 2,069 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 2955U. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 2955U.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+14% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+14% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 2 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,069 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 196 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 2955U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron B710) vs 10 (Celeron 2955U) — the Celeron B710 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 2955U).
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B710) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron 2955U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop, Celeron 2955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron 2955U rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Laptop | Budget |
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