Celeron B800 vs Celeron M 575

Celeron B800

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

Celeron M 575

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B800

2 / 2

1,910

0.0%

1,917

+0.4%

Pentium 3556U

Pentium Dual Core T4400

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 B800 is positioned at rank 810 and the Celeron M 575 is on rank 827, so the Celeron B800 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 B800

#798

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1229%

#799

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1211%

#800

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1111%

#801

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1106%

#802

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1096%

#804

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1059%

#805

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1015%

#806

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1013%

#807

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

986%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

100%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#812

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 Celeron M 575

#814

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1316%

#815

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1297%

#816

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1191%

#817

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1185%

#818

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1174%

#820

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1134%

#821

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1087%

#822

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1086%

#823

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1057%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

100%

#828

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#834

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#835

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#836

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron M 575 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B800 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron B800	Celeron M 575
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($12)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron B800 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $12), it costs 58% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 139% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron M 575.

Insight	Celeron B800	Celeron M 575
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+139%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($12)

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 B800 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 575 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B800 and Celeron M 575

Celeron B800

The Celeron B800 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 1,910 points. Launch price was $80.

Celeron M 575

The Celeron M 575 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 575 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron B800 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M 575 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Celeron M 575. The Celeron B800 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron M 575 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B800 scores 1,910 against the Celeron M 575's 1,917 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron M 575.

Feature	Celeron B800	Celeron M 575
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Merom (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,910	1,917

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B800 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M 575 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B800 versus 800 on the Celeron M 575 — the Celeron M 575 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron B800 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron B800) vs 0 (Celeron M 575) — the Celeron B800 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B800) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron M 575).

Feature	Celeron B800	Celeron M 575
Socket	PGA988	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	800+26567%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+419430300%	4
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B800) vs false (Celeron M 575). The Celeron B800 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron M 575 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron M 575 rivals Mobile Sempron SI-40.

Feature	Celeron B800	Celeron M 575
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	false
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron B800 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Celeron M 575 debuted at $86. At current prices ($5 vs $12), the Celeron B800 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B800 delivers 382.0 pts/$ vs 159.8 pts/$ for the Celeron M 575 — making the Celeron B800 the 82% better value option.