Celeron B810 vs Core i3-3240T

CPU

GPU

Celeron B810

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Core i3-3240T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B810

2 / 2

2,091

+0.6%

2,078

0.0%

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 Core i3-3240T is on rank 851, so the Celeron B810 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 B810

#789

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1207%

#790

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1189%

#791

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1092%

#792

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1087%

#793

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1077%

#795

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1040%

#796

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

997%

#797

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

995%

#798

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

969%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3240T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

17552%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

16584%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

12042%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3628%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2873%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2514%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1440%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1421%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1294%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1294%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1279%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1245%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1227%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1222%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1211%

#851

Core i3-3240T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $8

100%

#852

Athlon II X2 240

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#854

Core i5-2500S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

99%

#856

Athlon X2 BE-2400

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

99%

#857

Core i3-2102

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

98%

#858

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

98%

#859

Core i5-3475S

MSRP: $249|Avg: $42

98%

#860

Core i7-2600K

MSRP: $317|Avg: $109

97%

#861

Pentium G860

MSRP: $86|Avg: $36

97%

#862

Athlon II X2 245

MSRP: $66|Avg: $15

97%

#863

Core i7-2700K

MSRP: $332|Avg: $45

97%

#865

Core i5-4670K

MSRP: $328|Avg: $200

96%

#866

Core i5-3330S

MSRP: $231|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3240T leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron B810 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron B810	Core i3-3240T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($8)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-3240T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 91% cheaper ($8 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron B810	Core i3-3240T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+968%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($8)

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 B810 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3240T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B810 and Core i3-3240T

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.

Core i3-3240T

The Core i3-3240T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,078 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B810 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3240T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B810 versus 3 GHz on the Core i3-3240T — a 60.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-3240T (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron B810 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-3240T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B810 scores 2,091 against the Core i3-3240T's 2,078 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron B810. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B810 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3240T.

Feature	Celeron B810	Core i3-3240T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	3 GHz+87%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+81%
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)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,091	2,078

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B810 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3240T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B810	Core i3-3240T
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B810) / not specified (Core i3-3240T). The Celeron B810 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Core i3-3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B810 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B810 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron B810	Core i3-3240T
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron B810 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i3-3240T debuted at $117. At current prices ($86 vs $8), the Core i3-3240T is $78 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B810 delivers 24.3 pts/$ vs 259.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-3240T — making the Core i3-3240T the 165.8% better value option.