Celeron B840 vs Celeron G550T
Celeron B840
Celeron G550T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 B840 is positioned at rank 1028 and the Celeron G550T is on rank 673, so the Celeron G550T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B840
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B840 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B840 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+203%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 B840 and Celeron G550T
Celeron B840
The Celeron B840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 1,065 points. Launch price was $86.
Celeron G550T
The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron B840 and Celeron G550T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron B840 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G550T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron B840 scores 1,065 against the Celeron G550T's 1,074 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G550T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 366, a 20.6% lead for the Celeron B840 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 790 vs 656 (18.5% advantage for the Celeron B840). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron B840 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,065 | 1,074 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450+23% | 366 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 790+20% | 656 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B840 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G550T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Celeron B840 versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G550T — the Celeron B840 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G550T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67 (Celeron B840) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550T).
| Feature | Celeron B840 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron B840) vs VT-x (Celeron G550T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B840) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B840 targets Budget, Celeron G550T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B840 rivals Pentium B940; Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron B840 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B840 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G550T debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Celeron G550T is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B840 delivers 71.0 pts/$ vs 214.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G550T — making the Celeron G550T the 100.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B840 | Celeron G550T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $42-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 71.0 | 214.8+203% |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2011 |
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