CPU
GPU
Celeron B710
Core i5-2435M
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 Core i5-2435M is on rank 548, so the Core i5-2435M 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 Core i5-2435M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Core i5-2435M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Core i5-2435M |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B710 and Core i5-2435M
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 i5-2435M
The Core i5-2435M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,035 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-2435M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2435M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-2435M — a 60.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-2435M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.4 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 i5-2435M's 2,035 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron B710. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 231 vs 525, a 77.8% lead for the Core i5-2435M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 196 vs 1,025 (135.8% advantage for the Core i5-2435M). L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2435M.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Core i5-2435M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3 GHz+87% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,035 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231 | 525+127% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 196 | 1,025+423% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2435M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710) and HM65,HM67 (Core i5-2435M).
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Core i5-2435M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B710) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-2435M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B710) and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2435M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop, Core i5-2435M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Core i5-2435M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Laptop | Legacy Laptop |
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