CPU
GPU
Pentium SU2700
Celeron 847
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 SU2700 is positioned at rank 1022 and the Celeron 847 is on rank 1093, so the Pentium SU2700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU2700
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 847
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium SU2700 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium SU2700 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ 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 SU2700 and Celeron 847
Pentium SU2700
The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 847
The Celeron 847 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 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: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Pentium SU2700 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 847 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 847 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Pentium SU2700 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium SU2700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 847 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU2700 scores 1,268 against the Celeron 847's 1,270 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 847. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium SU2700 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 847.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz+18% | 1.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz+18% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,268 | 1,270 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 196 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 354 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium SU2700 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 847 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | 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 SU2700) / VT-x (Celeron 847). The Celeron 847 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium SU2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 847 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium SU2700 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron 847 debuted at $134. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Pentium SU2700 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium SU2700 delivers 126.8 pts/$ vs 84.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 847 — making the Pentium SU2700 the 39.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-25% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 126.8+50% | 84.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2011 |
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