CPU
GPU
V-Series V140
Celeron B800
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 V-Series V140 is positioned at rank 579 and the Celeron B800 is on rank 810, so the V-Series V140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar V-Series V140
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | V-Series V140 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | V-Series V140 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 V-Series V140 and Celeron B800
V-Series V140
The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron B800
The Celeron B800 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 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: 1,910 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The V-Series V140 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron B800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron B800 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the V-Series V140. The V-Series V140 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron B800 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the V-Series V140 scores 1,913 against the Celeron B800's 1,910 — a 0.2% lead for the V-Series V140.
| Feature | V-Series V140 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+53% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,913 | 1,910 |
Memory & Platform
The V-Series V140 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B800 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | V-Series V140 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | PGA988 |
| 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 (V-Series V140) / VT-x (Celeron B800). The Celeron B800 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | V-Series V140 | Celeron B800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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