Celeron B720 vs Celeron 857
Celeron B720
Celeron 857
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 B720 is positioned at rank 1091 and the Celeron 857 is on rank 1201, so the Celeron B720 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B720
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 857
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B720 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B720 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+6%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 B720 and Celeron 857
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 857
The Celeron 857 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Celeron B720 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 857 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 857 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B720 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 857 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Celeron B720 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron B720 scores 665 against the Celeron 857's 705 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron 857. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B720 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 857.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz+42% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+42% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 2 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 665 | 705+6% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B720 uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 857 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,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B720) and HM65,HM67 (Celeron 857).
| Feature | Celeron B720 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G2 | 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. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B720) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 857) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B720 targets Budget, Celeron 857 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B720 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron 857 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B720 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Celeron 857 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron 857 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B720 delivers 66.5 pts/$ vs 70.5 pts/$ for the Celeron 857 — making the Celeron 857 the 5.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B720 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-48% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5 | 70.5+6% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2011 |
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