CPU
GPU
Core i5-2435M
Celeron B710
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 Core i5-2435M is positioned at rank 548 and the Celeron B710 is on rank 811, so the Core i5-2435M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-2435M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2435M | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2435M | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Core i5-2435M and Celeron B710
Core i5-2435M
The Core i5-2435M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,035 points. Launch price was $225.
Celeron B710
The Celeron B710 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 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 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: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2435M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron B710 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i5-2435M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-2435M versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 — a 60.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-2435M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-2435M scores 2,035 against the Celeron B710's 2,051 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron B710. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 525 vs 231, a 77.8% lead for the Core i5-2435M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,025 vs 196 (135.8% advantage for the Core i5-2435M). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2435M vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710.
| Feature | Core i5-2435M | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+87% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+100% | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,035 | 2,051 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 525+127% | 231 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,025+423% | 196 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-2435M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B710 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67 (Core i5-2435M) and HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710).
| Feature | Core i5-2435M | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-2435M) vs VT-x (Celeron B710). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2435M) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B710) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2435M targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron B710 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Core i5-2435M | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Laptop |
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