Celeron B830 vs Celeron B820

Celeron B830

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Celeron B820

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B830

2 / 2

815

+6.5%

765

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 B830 is positioned at rank 869 and the Celeron B820 is on rank 1109, so the Celeron B830 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 B830

#856

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1440%

#857

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1419%

#858

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1302%

#859

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1296%

#860

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1284%

#862

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1240%

#863

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1189%

#864

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1187%

#865

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1156%

#869

Celeron B830

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#872

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#876

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

99%

#878

Core i5-6440HQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#881

Celeron Dual-Core T1600

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#883

Athlon II N330

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron B830 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B820 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron B830	Celeron B820
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron B830	Celeron B820
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 B830 Benchmark Check

Celeron B820 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B830 and Celeron B820

Celeron B830

The Celeron B830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 815 points. Launch price was $86.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron B830 and Celeron B820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B820 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Celeron B830 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron B830 scores 815 against the Celeron B820's 765 — a 6.3% lead for the Celeron B830. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron B830	Celeron B820
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+6%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+6%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	815+7%	765

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B830) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B820).

Feature	Celeron B830	Celeron B820
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B830) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B820) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget, Celeron B820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967; Celeron B820 rivals Pentium 967.