Pentium B970 vs Celeron G1101

Pentium B970

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2012

Celeron G1101

2 Cores2 Thrd73 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium B970

2 / 2

1,093

+0.6%

1,086

0.0%

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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 B970 is positioned at rank 1112 and the Celeron G1101 is on rank 755, so the Celeron G1101 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 Pentium B970

#1100

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3357%

#1101

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3308%

#1102

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3037%

#1103

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3023%

#1104

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2995%

#1106

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2892%

#1107

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2773%

#1108

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2769%

#1109

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2695%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

100%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

99%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

97%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

94%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1101

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14352%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13561%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9846%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2966%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2350%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2055%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1177%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1162%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1058%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1058%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1046%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1018%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1004%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

999%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

990%

#755

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#756

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

100%

#757

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

100%

#758

Core i5-3550S

MSRP: $205|Avg: $100

100%

#759

FX-8140

MSRP: $225|Avg: $120

99%

#760

Athlon X2 450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#761

Athlon II X3 450

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#762

Core i7-4790

MSRP: $339|Avg: $60

99%

#763

Pentium G640

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

97%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

97%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium B970 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G1101 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium B970	Celeron G1101
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($39)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron G1101 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $20 (vs $39), it costs 49% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 94% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium B970.

Insight	Pentium B970	Celeron G1101
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+94%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($39)	✅ More affordable ($20)

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.

Pentium B970 Benchmark Check

Celeron G1101 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium B970 and Celeron G1101

Pentium B970

The Pentium B970 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 1,093 points. Launch price was $125.

Celeron G1101

The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium B970 and Celeron G1101 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium B970 versus 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 — a 158% clock advantage for the Pentium B970 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Pentium B970 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1101 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium B970 scores 1,093 against the Celeron G1101's 1,086 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium B970. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium B970	Celeron G1101
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+752%	0.27 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+2%	2.26 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Clarkdale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,093	1,086
Geekbench 6 Single	—	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	450

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium B970 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1101 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium B970	Celeron G1101
Socket	PGA988	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	16.38 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium B970) / VT-x (Celeron G1101). The Celeron G1101 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium B970 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.

Feature	Pentium B970	Celeron G1101
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Pentium B970 launched at $125 MSRP, while the Celeron G1101 debuted at $50. At current prices ($39 vs $20), the Celeron G1101 is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium B970 delivers 28.0 pts/$ vs 54.3 pts/$ for the Celeron G1101 — making the Celeron G1101 the 63.8% better value option.