CPU
GPU
Pentium T2330
Celeron 857
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 T2330 is positioned at rank 1220 and the Celeron 857 is on rank 1201, so the Celeron 857 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2330
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 857
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 T2330 and Celeron 857
Pentium T2330
The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 857
The Celeron 857 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 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: 705 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Celeron 857 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2330 scores 665 against the Celeron 857's 705 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron 857. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 857.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+33% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 665 | 705+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 402 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2330 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 857 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium T2330 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 857 — the Celeron 857 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 857 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Pentium T2330) vs 16 (Celeron 857) — the Celeron 857 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL960 (Pentium T2330) and HM65,HM67 (Celeron 857).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: No (Pentium T2330) vs VT-x (Celeron 857). The Celeron 857 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium T2330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 857 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 857 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2330 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron 857 debuted at $134. At current prices ($7 vs $10), the Pentium T2330 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2330 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 70.5 pts/$ for the Celeron 857 — making the Pentium T2330 the 29.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Celeron 857 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $134-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7-30% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.0+35% | 70.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2011 |
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