CPU
GPU
Celeron G460
Pentium 977
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 G460 is positioned at rank 586 and the Pentium 977 is on rank 1117, so the Celeron G460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G460
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 977
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G460 | Pentium 977 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G460 | Pentium 977 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G460 and Pentium 977
Celeron G460
The Celeron G460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 December 2011 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,145 points. Launch price was $65.
Pentium 977
The Pentium 977 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Celeron G460 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium 977 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium 977 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron G460 versus 1.4 GHz on the Pentium 977 — a 25% clock advantage for the Celeron G460 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G460 scores 1,145 against the Pentium 977's 1,148 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 977. L3 cache: 1.5 MB on the Celeron G460 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 977.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Pentium 977 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+29% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+29% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,145 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G460 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 977 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Pentium 977 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G460) / not specified (Pentium 977). The Celeron G460 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium 977 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G460 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Pentium 977 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G460 launched at $37 MSRP, while the Pentium 977 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Pentium 977 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G460 delivers 114.5 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Pentium 977 — making the Pentium 977 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Pentium 977 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37-72% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.5 | 114.8 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2012 |
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