CPU
GPU
Celeron B810
Celeron M 900
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 B810 is positioned at rank 801 and the Celeron M 900 is on rank 797, so the Celeron M 900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B810
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B810 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B810 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+764%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 B810 and Celeron M 900
Celeron B810
The Celeron B810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,091 points. Launch price was $86.
Celeron M 900
The Celeron M 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,101 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron B810 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 900 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron B810 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B810 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron M 900 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Celeron M 900. The Celeron B810 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron M 900 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B810 scores 2,091 against the Celeron M 900's 2,101 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron M 900.
| Feature | Celeron B810 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,091 | 2,101 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B810 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M 900 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B810 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B810) / not specified (Celeron M 900). The Celeron B810 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron M 900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B810 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B810 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B810 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B810 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron M 900 debuted at $86. At current prices ($86 vs $10), the Celeron M 900 is $76 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B810 delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 210.1 pts/$ for the Celeron M 900 — making the Celeron M 900 the 158.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B810 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $86 | $10-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.3 | 210.1+765% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2009 |
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