Celeron 1017U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron 1017U

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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.
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Intel Celeron 1017U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron 1017U
Model Number: 1017U
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1023
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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