Pentium E5500 vs Celeron B840
Pentium E5500
Celeron B840
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 E5500 is positioned at rank 913 and the Celeron B840 is on rank 1028, so the Pentium E5500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5500 | Celeron B840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5500 | Celeron B840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($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 E5500 and Celeron B840
Pentium E5500
The Pentium E5500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,064 points. Launch price was $109.
Celeron B840
The Celeron B840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 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: 1,065 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium E5500 and Celeron B840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium E5500 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron B840 — a 38.3% clock advantage for the Pentium E5500 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium E5500 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron B840 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5500 scores 1,064 against the Celeron B840's 1,065 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron B840. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E5500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B840.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron B840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+47% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,064 | 1,065 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 790 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5500 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B840 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron B840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium E5500) / true (Celeron B840). The Celeron B840 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E5500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B840 rivals Pentium B940.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron B840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5500 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron B840 debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Celeron B840 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5500 delivers 42.6 pts/$ vs 71.0 pts/$ for the Celeron B840 — making the Celeron B840 the 50.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5500 | Celeron B840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-13% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.6 | 71.0+67% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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