Celeron B840 vs Pentium 2127U

Celeron B840

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2011

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B840

2 / 2

1,065

0.0%

1,076

+1.0%

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 B840 is positioned at rank 1028 and the Pentium 2127U is on rank 403, so the Pentium 2127U 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 B840

#1016

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2370%

#1017

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2335%

#1018

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2144%

#1019

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2134%

#1020

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2115%

#1022

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2042%

#1023

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1958%

#1024

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1955%

#1025

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1902%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

93%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2127U

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

97%

#391

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

545%

#392

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

537%

#393

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

493%

#394

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

491%

#395

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

487%

#397

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

470%

#398

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

451%

#399

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

450%

#400

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

438%

#403

Pentium 2127U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Pentium 2127U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Celeron B840	Pentium 2127U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced 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 (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron B840	Pentium 2127U
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.

Celeron B840 Benchmark Check

Pentium 2127U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B840 and Pentium 2127U

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.

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron B840 and Pentium 2127U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron B840 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron B840 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 2127U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B840 scores 1,065 against the Pentium 2127U's 1,076 — a 1% lead for the Pentium 2127U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B840 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 2127U.

Feature	Celeron B840	Pentium 2127U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,065	1,076+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	790	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B840 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 2127U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron B840	Pentium 2127U
Socket	PGA988	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron B840) / not specified (Pentium 2127U). The Celeron B840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B840 rivals Pentium B940.