CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Celeron 877
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 Dual-Core E2160 is positioned at rank 990 and the Celeron 877 is on rank 1097, so the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 877
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron 877 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron 877 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+226%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ 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 Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Celeron 877
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 877
The Celeron 877 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 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: 805 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Celeron 877 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 877 — a 25% clock advantage for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 877 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 scores 875 against the Celeron 877's 805 — a 8.3% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 877.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron 877 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+29% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 875+9% | 805 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 877 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron 877 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual-Core E2160) / VT-x (Celeron 877). The Celeron 877 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 877 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 877 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron 877 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Celeron 877 debuted at $86. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 delivers 175.0 pts/$ vs 53.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 877 — making the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 the 106.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron 877 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84-2% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 175.0+226% | 53.7 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2012 |
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