Celeron B810 vs Core i7-640M

CPU

GPU

Celeron B810

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Core i7-640M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B810

2 / 2

2,091

0.0%

2,092

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 i7-640M is on rank 107, so the Core i7-640M 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 i7-640M

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

96%

#95

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

280%

#96

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

276%

#97

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

254%

#98

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

253%

#99

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

250%

#101

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

242%

#102

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

232%

#103

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

231%

#104

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

225%

#107

Core i7-640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

99%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-640M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B810 in both compute-intensive tasks (0% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron B810	Core i7-640M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron B810	Core i7-640M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-640M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B810 and Core i7-640M

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 i7-640M

The Core i7-640M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,092 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B810 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-640M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B810 versus 3.46 GHz on the Core i7-640M — a 73.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-640M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron B810 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-640M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B810 scores 2,091 against the Core i7-640M's 2,092 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-640M. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B810 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-640M.

Feature	Celeron B810	Core i7-640M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	3.46 GHz+116%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.8 GHz+75%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,091	2,092

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B810 versus 1066 on the Core i7-640M — the Core i7-640M supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron B810 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 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 B810) and HM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i7-640M).

Feature	Celeron B810	Core i7-640M
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1066+35433%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+209715100%	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B810) vs true (Core i7-640M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B810) and Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) (Core i7-640M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B810 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B810 rivals Pentium 967; Core i7-640M rivals Core 2 Duo T9600.