Pentium 977 vs Celeron G460
Pentium 977
Celeron G460
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 Pentium 977 is positioned at rank 1117 and the Celeron G460 is on rank 586, so the Celeron G460 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 977
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G460
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 977 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 977 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium 977 and Celeron G460
Pentium 977
The Pentium 977 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 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: 1,148 points. Launch price was $134.
Celeron G460
The Celeron G460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 December 2011 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,145 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
The Pentium 977 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G460 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium 977 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Pentium 977 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron G460 — a 25% clock advantage for the Celeron G460 (base: 1.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Both are built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Pentium 977 scores 1,148 against the Celeron G460's 1,145 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium 977. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 977 vs 1.5 MB on the Celeron G460.
| Feature | Pentium 977 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+33% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,148 | 1,145 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 977 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G460 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 977 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 977) / VT-x (Celeron G460). The Celeron G460 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium 977 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G460 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium 977 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 977 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron G460 debuted at $37. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G460 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 977 delivers 114.8 pts/$ vs 114.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G460 — making the Pentium 977 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium 977 | Celeron G460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $37-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.8 | 114.5 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2011 |
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