Celeron B800 vs Core i3-4158U
Celeron B800
Core i3-4158U
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 B800 is positioned at rank 810 and the Core i3-4158U is on rank 576, so the Core i3-4158U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B800
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4158U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B800 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B800 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 B800 and Core i3-4158U
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.
Core i3-4158U
The Core i3-4158U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,921 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The Celeron B800 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-4158U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-4158U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-4158U (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron B800 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4158U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B800 scores 1,910 against the Core i3-4158U's 1,921 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-4158U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4158U.
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,910 | 1,921 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 457 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B800 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4158U uses FCBGA1168 (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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron B800) vs 12 (Core i3-4158U) — the Celeron B800 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B800) and HM86,HM87 (Core i3-4158U).
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B800) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-4158U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B800) and Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i3-4158U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B800 targets Budget, Core i3-4158U targets Multimedia. Direct competitor: Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Core i3-4158U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Multimedia |
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