Celeron G465 vs Pentium E5800
Celeron G465
Pentium E5800
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 G465 is positioned at rank 867 and the Pentium E5800 is on rank 821, so the Pentium E5800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G465 | Pentium E5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G465 | Pentium E5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+148%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 G465 and Pentium E5800
Celeron G465
The Celeron G465 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 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.
Pentium E5800
The Pentium E5800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 November 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) 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 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,190 points. Launch price was $68.
Processing Power
The Celeron G465 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium E5800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium E5800 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron G465 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E5800 — a 51% clock advantage for the Pentium E5800 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Celeron G465 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium E5800 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G465 scores 1,185 against the Pentium E5800's 1,190 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium E5800. L3 cache: 1.5 MB on the Celeron G465 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5800.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium E5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,190 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G465 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E5800 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium E5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G465) / not specified (Pentium E5800). The Celeron G465 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E5800 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium E5800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G465 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Pentium E5800 debuted at $64. At current prices ($37 vs $15), the Pentium E5800 is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G465 delivers 32.0 pts/$ vs 79.3 pts/$ for the Pentium E5800 — making the Pentium E5800 the 85% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium E5800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70 | $64-9% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $37 | $15-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.0 | 79.3+148% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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