Celeron B840 vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Celeron B840

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2011

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron B840

2 / 2

1,065

0.0%

26,609

+2398.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Celeron B840 is positioned at rank #1028 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 7 5700X

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

105%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

105%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

105%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

103%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

103%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

103%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

103%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

102%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

102%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

102%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

102%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

102%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

101%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

101%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

100%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

99%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

99%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

98%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

98%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

98%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

98%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

98%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

98%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

97%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

97%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

97%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

96%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

96%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

96%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

95%

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 Ryzen 7 5700X (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron B840	Ryzen 7 5700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron B840 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron B840	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+114%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($175)

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

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron B840 and Ryzen 7 5700X

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.

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Celeron B840 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron B840 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 83.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Celeron B840 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B840 scores 1,065 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 184.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 2,116, a 129.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 790 vs 9,715 (169.9% advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B840 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Celeron B840	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	4.6 GHz+142%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+79%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+1500%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	7 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	1,065	26,609+2398%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	450	2,116+370%
Geekbench 6 Multi	790	9,715+1130%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron B840 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Celeron B840 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Celeron B840 supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron B840) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67 (Celeron B840) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 7 5700X).

Feature	Celeron B840	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	PGA988	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	1333+33225%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	16	128 GB+838860700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Celeron B840) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). The Celeron B840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B840 targets Budget, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron B840 rivals Pentium B940; Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	Celeron B840	Ryzen 7 5700X
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Celeron B840 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($15 vs $175), the Celeron B840 is $160 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B840 delivers 71.0 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 72.7% better value option.