Celeron B800 vs Pentium G3420T
Celeron B800
Pentium G3420T
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 Pentium G3420T is on rank 680, so the Pentium G3420T 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 Pentium G3420T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B800 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B800 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+699%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Pentium G3420T
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.
Pentium G3420T
The Pentium G3420T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,912 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron B800 and Pentium G3420T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420T (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Celeron B800 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium G3420T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B800 scores 1,910 against the Pentium G3420T's 1,912 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3420T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B800 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420T.
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+80% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,910 | 1,912 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B800 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3420T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Pentium G3420T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B800) and LGA1150 (Pentium G3420T).
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B800) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B800) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3420T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B800 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Pentium G3420T debuted at $75. At current prices ($5 vs $40), the Celeron B800 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B800 delivers 382.0 pts/$ vs 47.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G3420T — making the Celeron B800 the 155.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B800 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $75-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-88% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 382.0+699% | 47.8 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2013 |
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