Celeron G540 vs Celeron M 723

Celeron G540

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Celeron M 723

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G540

2 / 2

1,182

+0.2%

1,180

0.0%

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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 G540 is positioned at rank 622 and the Celeron M 723 is on rank 1153, so the Celeron G540 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 G540

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11077%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

10467%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7600%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2290%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1814%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1586%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

909%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

897%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

817%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

816%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

807%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

786%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

775%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

771%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

764%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

98%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

98%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

100%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

99%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

98%

#622

Celeron G540

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

100%

#624

Core i5-4590

MSRP: $192|Avg: $51

100%

#625

Celeron G440

MSRP: $37|Avg: $5

99%

#628

A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $43

98%

#629

Core i3-8350K

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#630

Core i3-6320

MSRP: $160|Avg: $35

98%

#632

Pentium G3258

MSRP: $75|Avg: $72

98%

#634

Celeron G555

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

98%

#635

Celeron G530

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

97%

#636

Core i3-7350K

MSRP: $179|Avg: $45

97%

#637

FX-4130

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4003%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3944%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3621%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3604%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3571%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3449%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3307%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3302%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3213%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

98%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

98%

#1157

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

97%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1161

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1162

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

93%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

92%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron G540 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron M 723 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron G540	Celeron M 723
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G540 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 94% cheaper ($10 vs $161) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron G540	Celeron M 723
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1513%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($161)

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 G540 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 723 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G540 and Celeron M 723

Celeron G540

The Celeron G540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $158.

Celeron M 723

The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G540 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 723 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron G540 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G540 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 — a 70.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G540. The Celeron G540 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron M 723 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G540 scores 1,182 against the Celeron M 723's 1,180 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G540. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 384 vs 100, a 117.4% lead for the Celeron G540 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 655 vs 100 (147% advantage for the Celeron G540).

Feature	Celeron G540	Celeron M 723
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+108%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,182	1,180
Geekbench 6 Single	384+284%	100
Geekbench 6 Multi	655+555%	100

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G540 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M 723 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G540 versus DDR2-800 on the Celeron M 723 — the Celeron G540 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G540 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G540) vs 0 (Celeron M 723) — the Celeron G540 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G540) and GS45 (Celeron M 723).

Feature	Celeron G540	Celeron M 723
Socket	LGA1155	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+50%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G540) vs None (Celeron M 723). The Celeron G540 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron M 723 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G540 targets Desktop, Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron G540 rivals Pentium G630; Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100.

Feature	Celeron G540	Celeron M 723
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	None
Target Use	Desktop	Legacy Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G540 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron M 723 debuted at $161. At current prices ($10 vs $161), the Celeron G540 is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G540 delivers 118.2 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Celeron M 723 — making the Celeron G540 the 176.6% better value option.