Celeron 1017U Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron 1017U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,138 Rank: 1764

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1760	Celeron 3755U	4,140	+0%
1761	Intel Pentium P6100	4,139	+0%
1762	Core 2 Duo P7350	4,139	+0%
1763	Core i5-4210Y	4,138	+0%
1764	Celeron 1017U	4,138
1765	Core i3-2375M	4,137	+-0%
1766	Core i3-350M	4,135	-0.1%
1767	Core 2 Duo T6600	4,134	-0.1%
1768	Athlon II X2 240e	4,134	-0.1%
1769	A6-4400M	4,133	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron 1017U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,302 Rank: 1748

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1744	Core 2 Duo E8300	4,305	+0.1%
1745	A6-9220	4,305	+0.1%
1746	Atom Z3775	4,304	+0%
1747	A6-9500	4,302	+0%
1748	Celeron 1017U	4,302
1749	Athlon II M320	4,302	+0%
1750	Celeron N2910	4,302	+0%
1751	Celeron J1900	4,301	+-0%
1752	E2-3200	4,301	+-0%
1753	Athlon 64 X2 5400+	4,301	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron 1017U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,028 Rank: 1749

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1745	Core 2 Duo E4500	4,034	+0.1%
1746	Core i5-8200Y	4,030	+0%
1747	A8-7410	4,029	+0%
1748	A8-3800	4,028	+0%
1749	Celeron 1017U	4,028
1750	A4-3300M	4,026	+-0%
1751	Athlon II X2 240e	4,024	-0.1%
1752	Phenom II X2 B53	4,022	-0.1%
1753	Core i5-2467M	4,020	-0.2%
1754	Core i3-3227U	4,018	-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron 1017U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,489 Rank: 1612

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1608	Celeron N2940	4,490	+0%
1609	E2-3800	4,490	+0%
1610	Core i3-2375M	4,489	+0%
1611	Athlon II X2 260	4,489	+0%
1612	Celeron 1017U	4,489
1613	E2-9010	4,489	+0%
1614	Celeron N2930	4,489	+0%
1615	Celeron 2955U	4,489	+0%
1616	Pentium B940	4,488	+-0%
1617	Core i3-2377M	4,488	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron 1017U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,444 Rank: 1681

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1677	Athlon II X2 260u	4,446	+0%
1678	Celeron B810	4,445	+0%
1679	Celeron 2955U	4,445	+0%
1680	Celeron B820	4,444	+0%
1681	Celeron 1017U	4,444
1682	E2-3000M	4,444	+0%
1683	Celeron N2840	4,444	+0%
1684	Pentium P6000	4,444	+0%
1685	Celeron B815	4,443	+-0%
1686	Celeron 887	4,443	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron 1017U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,471 Rank: 1592

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1588	Atom x7-Z8750	4,471	+0%
1589	A6-9220	4,471	+0%
1590	Pentium N3540	4,471	+0%
1591	A4-6210	4,471	+0%
1592	Celeron 1017U	4,471
1593	Atom x5-Z8550	4,471	+0%
1594	Celeron N3160	4,471	+0%
1595	Celeron 2955U	4,471	+0%
1596	A6-5357M	4,471	+0%
1597	Pentium N3700	4,470	+-0%

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Celeron 1017U Details

For users seeking a low-power, budget-friendly processor for light computing tasks, the Intel Celeron 1017U offers a modest entry point into the world of mobile x86 computing. Released in 2013, this dual-core CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, it remains relevant in niche scenarios such as basic office work, web browsing, or as a replacement in older laptops where performance demands are minimal. Its 22 nm process node and FCBGA1023 socket reflect the technology of its era, emphasizing energy efficiency over raw power.

The Celeron 1017U features two cores and two threads, running at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz with a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, allowing for brief performance boosts under light load. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR3/L/RS 1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor is built on Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture and includes support for modern instruction sets such as AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. It also supports Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) and Trusted Execution Technology (TXT), making it suitable for basic virtualization and security use cases.

Integrated into the processor is Intel HD Graphics, which operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can burst up to 1000 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks, though it is ill-suited for gaming or content creation. The 17 W TDP ensures low power consumption and minimal heat output, making the Celeron 1017U ideal for thin and light notebooks where thermal constraints are critical.

Benchmark results reveal that the Celeron 1017U scores 4138 overall, 4028 in single-core, and 4302 in multicore performance. These scores place it around the 1763rd, 1748th, and 1747th positions respectively out of 2060 processors, indicating that it is significantly outpaced by modern CPUs. It performs slightly better than some low-end Atom and Celeron variants but trails behind mainstream Core i3 and A-series processors. In the single-core category, it is narrowly beaten by the A8-7410 and Core i5-8200Y, while in multicore performance, it competes with the Atom Z3775 and A6-9220, though these are also older or lower-tier chips.

In context, the Celeron 1017U is not competitive in today's computing landscape. While it was a reasonable choice for budget devices in its time, its performance is now inadequate for modern applications. It is best suited for legacy systems, secondary machines, or educational use where advanced computing is not required. As of March 2026, it remains a relic of the early 2010s—a testament to the rapid pace of technological advancement in the CPU market.