Core i5-2515E vs Celeron 887
Core i5-2515E
Celeron 887
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-2515E | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-2515E | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Core i5-2515E and Celeron 887
Core i5-2515E
The Core i5-2515E 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 2.5 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: 1,882 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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-2515E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 887's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-2515E versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 — a 50% clock advantage for the Core i5-2515E (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 i5-2515E scores 1,882 against the Celeron 887's 1,877 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-2515E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 530 vs 233, a 77.9% lead for the Core i5-2515E that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2515E vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887.
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+67% | 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 | 1,882 | 1,877 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 530+127% | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 415 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 2.0. 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 i5-2515E) and HM65,HM67,QM67,HM70,HM76 (Celeron 887).
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2515E) vs VT-x (Celeron 887). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2515E) 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 i5-2515E targets Embedded, Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2515E rivals Embedded R-Series; Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | 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 |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-2515E launched at $0 MSRP, while the Celeron 887 debuted at $86. At current prices ($0 vs $15), the Core i5-2515E is $15 cheaper.
| Feature | Core i5-2515E | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 125.1 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2012 |
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