CPU
GPU
Celeron B820
Celeron T1600
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 B820 is positioned at rank 1109 and the Celeron T1600 is on rank 1173, so the Celeron B820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B820
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B820 | Celeron T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B820 | Celeron T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+7%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 B820 and Celeron T1600
Celeron B820
The Celeron B820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 765 points. Launch price was $86.
Celeron T1600
The Celeron T1600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron B820 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron B820 scores 765 against the Celeron T1600's 715 — a 6.8% lead for the Celeron B820. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B820 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1600.
| Feature | Celeron B820 | Celeron T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+2% | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 765+7% | 715 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B820 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron T1600 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron B820 | Celeron T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B820) / not specified (Celeron T1600). The Celeron B820 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron T1600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B820 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron B820 | Celeron T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B820 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron T1600 debuted at $107. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron T1600 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B820 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 47.7 pts/$ for the Celeron T1600 — making the Celeron B820 the 6.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B820 | Celeron T1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-20% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.0+7% | 47.7 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2008 |
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