Core i5-2510E vs Celeron 887

Core i5-2510E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Celeron 887

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2510E

2 / 4

1,884

+0.4%

1,877

0.0%

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 i5-2510E is positioned at rank 1131 and the Celeron 887 is on rank 837, so the Celeron 887 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 i5-2510E

#1119

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3582%

#1120

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3530%

#1121

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3241%

#1122

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3226%

#1123

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3196%

#1125

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3087%

#1126

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2960%

#1127

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2955%

#1128

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2875%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887

#825

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1344%

#826

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1324%

#827

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1216%

#828

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1210%

#829

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1199%

#831

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1158%

#832

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1110%

#833

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1109%

#834

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1079%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2510E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 887 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2510E	Celeron 887
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron 887 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 99% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-2510E.

Insight	Core i5-2510E	Celeron 887
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+99%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 i5-2510E Benchmark Check

Celeron 887 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2510E and Celeron 887

Core i5-2510E

The Core i5-2510E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 1,884 points. Launch price was $266.

Celeron 887

The Celeron 887 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 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: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,877 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2510E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 887's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-2510E versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 — a 69.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-2510E (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-2510E scores 1,884 against the Celeron 887's 1,877 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-2510E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 527 vs 233, a 77.4% lead for the Core i5-2510E that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2510E vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Celeron 887
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+107%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+67%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 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	1,884	1,877
Geekbench 6 Single	527+126%	233
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	415

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2510E uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 887 uses BGA1023 (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,QM67 (Core i5-2510E) and HM65,HM67,QM67,HM70,HM76 (Celeron 887).

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Celeron 887
Socket	PGA988	BGA1023
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

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2510E) vs VT-x (Celeron 887). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2510E) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 887) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2510E targets Embedded, Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2510E rivals Embedded R-Series; Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Celeron 887
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 3000	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Embedded	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-2510E launched at $230 MSRP, while the Celeron 887 debuted at $86. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Celeron 887 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2510E delivers 62.8 pts/$ vs 125.1 pts/$ for the Celeron 887 — making the Celeron 887 the 66.3% better value option.