Celeron B710 vs Core i3-2130

CPU

GPU

Celeron B710

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Core i3-2130

2 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B710

1 / 1

2,051

0.0%

2,067

+0.8%

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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 Core i3-2130 is on rank 899, so the Celeron B710 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 B710

#799

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1230%

#800

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1212%

#801

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1113%

#802

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1108%

#803

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1098%

#805

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1060%

#806

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1016%

#807

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1015%

#808

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

987%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#813

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2130

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20809%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

19662%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

14276%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4301%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3407%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2980%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1707%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1685%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1534%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1534%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1517%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1476%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1455%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1449%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1436%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

99%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

100%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

98%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

98%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#908

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

96%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

96%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

96%

#912

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

95%

#913

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

95%

#914

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-2130 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B710 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron B710	Core i3-2130
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($138)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron B710 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $138), it costs 93% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1269% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-2130.

Insight	Celeron B710	Core i3-2130
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1269%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($138)

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 B710 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Core i3-2130

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.

Core i3-2130

The Core i3-2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,067 points. Launch price was $123.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-2130 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-2130 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-2130 — a 72% clock advantage for the Core i3-2130 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Core i3-2130's 2,067 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-2130. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 231 vs 505, a 74.5% lead for the Core i3-2130 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2130.

Feature	Celeron B710	Core i3-2130
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+112%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+112%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (total)	3 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,051	2,067
Geekbench 6 Single	231	505+119%
Geekbench 6 Multi	196	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2130 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Core i3-2130 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710) and H61,B65,H67,P67,Z68,Q67,Q75,H77,Z75,Z77 (Core i3-2130).

Feature	Celeron B710	Core i3-2130
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B710) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2130). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B710) and HD Graphics 2000 (Core i3-2130) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop, Core i3-2130 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967; Core i3-2130 rivals Pentium G860.

Feature	Celeron B710	Core i3-2130
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	HD Graphics 2000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	Laptop	Mainstream Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron B710 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i3-2130 debuted at $138. At current prices ($10 vs $138), the Celeron B710 is $128 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B710 delivers 205.1 pts/$ vs 15.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-2130 — making the Celeron B710 the 172.8% better value option.