Celeron B820 vs Pentium T2370

Celeron B820

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Pentium T2370

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B820

2 / 2

765

+2.7%

745

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 B820 is positioned at rank 1109 and the Pentium T2370 is on rank 1114, so the Celeron B820 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 Pentium T2370

#1102

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3388%

#1103

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3338%

#1104

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3065%

#1105

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3051%

#1106

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3023%

#1108

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2919%

#1109

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2799%

#1110

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2794%

#1111

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2719%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

99%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

98%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron B820 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium T2370 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron B820	Pentium T2370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium T2370 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 46% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron B820.

Insight	Celeron B820	Pentium T2370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+46%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 B820 Benchmark Check

Pentium T2370 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B820 and Pentium T2370

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.

Pentium T2370

The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B820 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron B820 scores 765 against the Pentium T2370's 745 — a 2.6% lead for the Celeron B820. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B820 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370.

Feature	Celeron B820	Pentium T2370
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	1.73 GHz+2%
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+3%	745

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B820 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B820	Pentium T2370
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron B820) / not specified (Pentium T2370). The Celeron B820 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium T2370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B820 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Celeron B820	Pentium T2370
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 B820 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium T2370 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Pentium T2370 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B820 delivers 51.0 pts/$ vs 74.5 pts/$ for the Pentium T2370 — making the Pentium T2370 the 37.5% better value option.