CPU
GPU
Core i7-2677M
Celeron 887
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 i7-2677M is positioned at rank 227 and the Celeron 887 is on rank 837, so the Core i7-2677M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2677M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2677M | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| 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 i7-2677M | 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 i7-2677M and Celeron 887
Core i7-2677M
The Core i7-2677M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,875 points. Launch price was $317.
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 i7-2677M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 887's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-2677M versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 — a 63.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-2677M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-2677M scores 1,875 against the Celeron 887's 1,877 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 887. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 562 vs 233, a 82.8% lead for the Core i7-2677M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-2677M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887.
| Feature | Core i7-2677M | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+93% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+20% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,875 | 1,877 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 562+141% | 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. The Celeron 887 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67,UM67 (Core i7-2677M) and HM65,HM67,QM67,HM70,HM76 (Celeron 887).
| Feature | Core i7-2677M | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2677M) vs VT-x (Celeron 887). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2677M) 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 i7-2677M targets Ultrabook, Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-2677M rivals A6-3420M; Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Core i7-2677M | 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 | Ultrabook | Laptop |
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