Pentium G3460 vs Celeron B815

CPU

GPU

Pentium G3460

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Celeron B815

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G3460

2 / 2

2,114

+1.0%

2,093

0.0%

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 G3460 is positioned at rank 913 and the Celeron B815 is on rank 799, so the Celeron B815 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 G3460

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21967%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20757%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15071%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4540%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3596%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3146%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1802%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1778%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1619%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1619%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1601%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1558%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1536%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1530%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1516%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

99%

#913

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

100%

#914

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

100%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

99%

#919

Core i7-4930K

MSRP: $670|Avg: $100

99%

#920

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#921

Pentium E6500

MSRP: $84|Avg: $10

99%

#922

Core i5-2500

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

98%

#923

Athlon II X4 605e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $25

97%

#925

Athlon II X4 610e

MSRP: $143|Avg: $20

97%

#926

Core i5-2390T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $182

96%

#927

Phenom II X4 910e

MSRP: $157|Avg: $69

96%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B815

#786

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1205%

#787

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1188%

#788

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1090%

#789

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1085%

#790

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1076%

#792

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1039%

#793

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

996%

#794

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

994%

#795

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

968%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#800

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#802

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#804

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#808

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#809

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#810

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G3460 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron B815 in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G3460	Celeron B815
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron B815 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 65% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium G3460.

Insight	Pentium G3460	Celeron B815
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+65%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 G3460 Benchmark Check

Celeron B815 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3460 and Celeron B815

Pentium G3460

The Pentium G3460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,114 points. Launch price was $89.

Celeron B815

The Celeron B815 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,093 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G3460 and Celeron B815 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G3460 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B815 — a 74.5% clock advantage for the Pentium G3460 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium G3460 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron B815 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3460 scores 2,114 against the Celeron B815's 2,093 — a 1% lead for the Pentium G3460. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3460 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B815.

Feature	Pentium G3460	Celeron B815
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+119%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+119%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,114+1%	2,093

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G3460 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron B815 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G3460	Celeron B815
Socket	LGA1150	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3460) / VT-x (Celeron B815). The Celeron B815 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium G3460 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B815 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B815 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Pentium G3460	Celeron B815
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G3460 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Celeron B815 debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Celeron B815 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3460 delivers 84.6 pts/$ vs 139.5 pts/$ for the Celeron B815 — making the Celeron B815 the 49.1% better value option.