CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual-Core E2160
Celeron B830
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 B830 is on rank 869, so the Celeron B830 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 B830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 B830
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 B830
The Celeron B830 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 815 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 and Celeron B830 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 — identical boost frequencies. The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron B830 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 scores 875 against the Celeron B830's 815 — a 7.1% lead for the Pentium Dual-Core E2160. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 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+7% | 815 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual-Core E2160 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B830 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA988 |
| 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 B830). The Celeron B830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual-Core E2160 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Pentium Dual-Core E2160 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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