CPU
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Celeron B815
Pentium G3440T
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 B815 is positioned at rank 799 and the Pentium G3440T is on rank 482, so the Pentium G3440T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B815
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3440T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B815 | Pentium G3440T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B815 | Pentium G3440T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 B815 and Pentium G3440T
Celeron B815
The Celeron B815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 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: 2,093 points. Launch price was $86.
Pentium G3440T
The Pentium G3440T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,107 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron B815 and Pentium G3440T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron B815 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron B815 scores 2,093 against the Pentium G3440T's 2,107 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G3440T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B815 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3440T.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | Pentium G3440T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 2,093 | 2,107 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B815 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G3440T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | Pentium G3440T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1150 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B815) / not specified (Pentium G3440T). The Celeron B815 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium G3440T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B815 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B815 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | Pentium G3440T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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