Core i3-3130M vs Celeron B800

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Celeron B800

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

0.0%

1,910

+0.2%

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 Core i3-3130M is positioned at rank 22 and the Celeron B800 is on rank 810, so the Core i3-3130M 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 Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B800

#798

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1229%

#799

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1211%

#800

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1111%

#801

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1106%

#802

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1096%

#804

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1059%

#805

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1015%

#806

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1013%

#807

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

986%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

100%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-3130M leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron B800 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Celeron B800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron B800 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 98% cheaper ($5 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Celeron B800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4409%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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.

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Celeron B800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Celeron B800

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

Celeron B800

The Celeron B800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 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: 1,910 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-3130M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron B800's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron B800 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Celeron B800's 1,910 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron B800. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3130M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B800.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Celeron B800
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+73%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+73%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,906	1,910

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i3-3130M versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B800 — the Core i3-3130M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-3130M supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i3-3130M) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B800).

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Celeron B800
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+53233%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32	16 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i3-3130M) vs VT-x (Celeron B800). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3130M) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M; Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967.