Celeron B830 vs Pentium D 940

Celeron B830

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2012

Pentium D 940

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B830

2 / 2

815

0.0%

875

+7.4%

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 Pentium D 940 is on rank 1055, 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 Pentium D 940

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

47016%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

44425%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

32256%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

9717%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

7697%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6734%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3857%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3806%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3466%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3465%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3427%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3334%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3288%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3274%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3245%

#1055

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#1056

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

100%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

99%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

98%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

97%

#1060

Core 2 Duo E8300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

95%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

91%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

91%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

89%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

88%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

88%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

87%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

86%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

85%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron B830 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron B830	Pentium D 940
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 940 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron B830	Pentium D 940
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

Pentium D 940 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B830 and Pentium D 940

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.

Pentium D 940

The Pentium D 940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $423.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron B830 and Pentium D 940 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium D 940 — a 56% clock advantage for the Pentium D 940 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Celeron B830 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium D 940 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B830 scores 815 against the Pentium D 940's 875 — a 7.1% lead for the Pentium D 940. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830 vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 940.

Feature	Celeron B830	Pentium D 940
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+78%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+78%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	32 nm-51%	65 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	815	875+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B830 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D 940 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B830	Pentium D 940
Socket	PGA988	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
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 B830) / not specified (Pentium D 940). The Celeron B830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium D 940 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967.