Core i5-2557M vs Celeron 1007U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2557M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2011

Celeron 1007U

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2557M

2 / 4

1,618

+0.5%

1,610

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 i5-2557M is positioned at rank 36 and the Celeron 1007U is on rank 99, so the Core i5-2557M 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 i5-2557M

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

88%

#24

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

181%

#25

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

179%

#26

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

164%

#27

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

163%

#28

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

162%

#30

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

156%

#31

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

150%

#32

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

150%

#33

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

146%

#36

Core i5-2557M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

96%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

95%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

92%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1007U

#87

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

273%

#88

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

269%

#89

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

247%

#90

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

246%

#91

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

244%

#93

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

236%

#94

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

226%

#95

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

225%

#96

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

219%

#99

Celeron 1007U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

98%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

96%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2557M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 1007U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2557M	Celeron 1007U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-2557M	Celeron 1007U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-2557M Benchmark Check

Celeron 1007U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2557M and Celeron 1007U

Core i5-2557M

The Core i5-2557M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 1,618 points. Launch price was $250.

Celeron 1007U

The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) 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 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-2557M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 1007U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-2557M versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2557M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-2557M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2557M scores 1,618 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-2557M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2557M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U.

Feature	Core i5-2557M	Celeron 1007U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+80%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+13%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,618	1,610
Geekbench 6 Single	521	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	882	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron 1007U 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QS67 (Core i5-2557M) and Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1007U).

Feature	Core i5-2557M	Celeron 1007U
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-2557M) / not specified (Celeron 1007U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2557M) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1007U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2557M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-2557M rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.