Celeron B820
VS
E1-7010

Celeron B820 vs E1-7010

Intel

Celeron B820

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012
VS
AMD

E1-7010

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2015

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 E1-7010 is on rank 949, so the E1-7010 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 B820

#1097
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3297%
#1098
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3248%
#1099
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2982%
#1100
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2969%
#1101
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2941%
#1103
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2840%
#1104
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2724%
#1105
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2719%
#1106
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2646%
#1109
Celeron B820
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#1110
Pentium B980
MSRP: $125|Avg: $35
99%
#1111
Celeron 867
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
#1112
Pentium B970
MSRP: $125|Avg: $39
98%
#1113
Core i5-2410M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
98%
#1114
Pentium T2370
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
97%
#1115
Pentium N3710
MSRP: $161|Avg: $50
97%
#1116
Core m3-7Y30
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
97%
#1117
Pentium 977
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
96%
#1118
Core i7-2715QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $50
96%
#1119
VIA Nano U2250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
96%
#1121
Core i5-560M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
95%
#1122
Pentium U5600
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
94%
#1123
Core m5-6Y57
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E1-7010

#936
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1789%
#937
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1763%
#938
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1618%
#939
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1611%
#940
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1596%
#942
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1541%
#943
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1478%
#944
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1476%
#945
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1436%
#948
FX-9800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
100%
#949
E1-7010
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#950
Celeron 1020E
MSRP: $86|Avg: $20
100%
#953
Core i7-5850EQ
MSRP: $435|Avg: $370
99%
#955
Core i7-4810MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
98%
#958
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#959
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
97%
#962
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron B820 leads in gaming performance. However, the E1-7010 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 6.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron B820E1-7010
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 (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron B820E1-7010
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B820 and E1-7010

Intel

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.

AMD

E1-7010

The E1-7010 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron B820 and E1-7010 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B820 versus 1.5 GHz on the E1-7010 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Celeron B820. The Celeron B820 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the E1-7010 uses Carrizo-L (2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B820 scores 765 against the E1-7010's 820 — a 6.9% lead for the E1-7010.

FeatureCeleron B820E1-7010
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.7 GHz+13%
1.5 GHz
Base Clock
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
1024 kB+300%
Process
32 nm
28 nm-13%
Architecture
Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Carrizo-L (2015)
PassMark
765
820+7%
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B820 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E1-7010 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron B820E1-7010
Socket
PGA988
FP4
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 B820) / not specified (E1-7010). The Celeron B820 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the E1-7010 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B820 rivals Pentium 967.

FeatureCeleron B820E1-7010
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget