Celeron B720 vs Celeron 1047UE

Celeron B720

1 Cores1 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Celeron 1047UE

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B720

1 / 1

665

0.0%

675

+1.5%

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 B720 is positioned at rank 1091 and the Celeron 1047UE is on rank 1170, so the Celeron B720 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 B720

#1078

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3088%

#1079

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3043%

#1080

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2794%

#1081

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2781%

#1082

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2756%

#1084

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2661%

#1085

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2552%

#1086

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2547%

#1087

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2479%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1092

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#1093

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1095

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1096

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1097

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

98%

#1098

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1099

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

97%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE

#1158

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4347%

#1159

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4283%

#1160

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3932%

#1161

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3914%

#1162

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3878%

#1164

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3745%

#1165

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3591%

#1166

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3585%

#1167

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3489%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#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

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#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%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron B720 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1047UE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron B720	Celeron 1047UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron B720 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 90% cheaper ($10 vs $100) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron B720	Celeron 1047UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+885%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 B720 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1047UE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B720 and Celeron 1047UE

Celeron B720

The Celeron B720 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $70.

Celeron 1047UE

The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B720 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 1047UE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 1047UE has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B720 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Celeron B720. The Celeron B720 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1047UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B720 scores 665 against the Celeron 1047UE's 675 — a 1.5% lead for the Celeron 1047UE. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE.

Feature	Celeron B720	Celeron 1047UE
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz+21%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (total)	2 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	665	675+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	159
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	293

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B720 uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1047UE uses BGA1023 (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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B720) and BGA1023 (Celeron 1047UE).

Feature	Celeron B720	Celeron 1047UE
Socket	G2	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B720) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1047UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron B720	Celeron 1047UE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron B720 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Celeron 1047UE debuted at $100. At current prices ($10 vs $100), the Celeron B720 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B720 delivers 66.5 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Celeron 1047UE — making the Celeron B720 the 163.1% better value option.