CPU
GPU
Pentium T2370
Celeron B730
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 T2370 is positioned at rank 1114 and the Celeron B730 is on rank 1075, so the Celeron B730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2370
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B730
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2370 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2370 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 T2370 and Celeron B730
Pentium T2370
The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron B730
The Celeron B730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 256 kB + 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 715 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron B730 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2370 scores 745 against the Celeron B730's 715 — a 4.1% lead for the Pentium T2370. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B730.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.73 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 745+4% | 715 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2370 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B730 uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium T2370) / VT-x (Celeron B730). The Celeron B730 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium T2370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B730 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B730 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2370 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron B730 debuted at $70. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron B730 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2370 delivers 74.5 pts/$ vs 71.5 pts/$ for the Celeron B730 — making the Pentium T2370 the 4.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2370 | Celeron B730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $70-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.5+4% | 71.5 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2012 |
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