CPU
GPU
Celeron B710
Pentium G3460T
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 Pentium G3460T is on rank 602, so the Pentium G3460T 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 Pentium G3460T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+595%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 Pentium G3460T
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.
Pentium G3460T
The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron B710 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium G3460T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium G3460T has 1 more core. The Celeron B710 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron B710 scores 2,051 against the Pentium G3460T's 2,036 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron B710. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3 GHz+87% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 3 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 196 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B710 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3460T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1150 |
| 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 B710) / not specified (Pentium G3460T). The Celeron B710 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium G3460T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B710 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B710 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium G3460T debuted at $69.
| Feature | Celeron B710 | Pentium G3460T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $69-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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