Celeron 900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron 900

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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 900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,069 Rank: 1836
Rank Name Score Visual
1832 Turion II Mobile M500 4,072
+0.1%
1833 Athlon II P320 4,071
+0%
1834 Core 2 Duo L9400 4,071
+0%
1835 Phenom II X3 700e 4,071
+0%
1836 Celeron 900 4,069
1837 Turion II Neo N54L 4,067
+-0%
1838 Athlon 5350 4,060
-0.2%
1839 A4-3320M 4,059
-0.2%
1840 A4-7210 4,055
-0.3%
1841 Celeron B810 4,054
-0.4%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron 900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,254 Rank: 1893
Rank Name Score Visual
1889 Celeron N2805 4,256
+0%
1890 Athlon II X2 250u 4,255
+0%
1891 Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 4,255
+0%
1892 Sempron 145 4,254
+0%
1893 Celeron 900 4,254
1894 Intel Core i5-470UM 4,253
+-0%
1895 Celeron 877 4,253
+-0%
1896 Core 2 Duo T8100 4,253
+-0%
1897 Celeron E1500 4,253
+-0%
1898 Celeron 867 4,252
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron 900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,946 Rank: 1801
Rank Name Score Visual
1797 Celeron 3855U 3,947
+0%
1798 Celeron 3205U 3,947
+0%
1799 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 3,947
+0%
1800 Intel Core i3-330M 3,946
+0%
1801 Celeron 900 3,946
1802 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 3,946
+0%
1803 A6-3430MX 3,945
+-0%
1804 Celeron G460 3,944
-0.1%
1805 A4-4300M 3,943
-0.1%
1806 Celeron B815 3,942
-0.1%

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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 900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,462 Rank: 1728
Rank Name Score Visual
1724 Celeron N2808 4,463
+0%
1725 Sempron LE-1300 4,463
+0%
1726 Atom Z3770 4,462
+0%
1727 V140 4,462
+0%
1728 Celeron 900 4,462
1729 Atom Z3775 4,461
+-0%
1730 Atom Z3740 4,461
+-0%
1731 Atom D2700 4,461
+-0%
1732 A4-1250 4,461
+-0%
1733 Celeron N2805 4,461
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron 900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,428 Rank: 1740
Rank Name Score Visual
1736 Sempron 2650 4,430
+0%
1737 Sempron LE-1300 4,429
+0%
1738 E1-6010 4,429
+0%
1739 V120 4,428
+0%
1740 Celeron 900 4,428
1741 E1-1200 4,428
+0%
1742 Celeron 450 4,428
+0%
1743 E1-1500 4,428
+0%
1744 Celeron 807 4,426
+-0%
1745 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,426
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron 900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,441 Rank: 1730
Rank Name Score Visual
1726 Atom D525 4,443
+0%
1727 Celeron N2805 4,443
+0%
1728 E1-6010 4,443
+0%
1729 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,442
+0%
1730 Celeron 900 4,441
1731 E2-2000 4,441
+0%
1732 Atom N2600 4,441
+0%
1733 Celeron N2810 4,441
+0%
1734 Celeron 807UE 4,440
+-0%
1735 E2-1800 4,440
+-0%

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Celeron 900 Details

The Intel Celeron 900, released during a period when 45 nm process technology was still prevalent, stands as a modestly powered single-core processor designed for entry-level computing tasks. Built on Intel's older microarchitecture, it operates at a base clock speed of 2.2 GHz and supports a turbo frequency of up to 1.86 GHz, though this may be limited by thermal and power constraints. With a 35 W TDP and a PGA478 socket, the Celeron 900 is suited for low-power systems, such as basic desktops or small form-factor PCs, where energy efficiency and cost are priorities over raw performance.

Despite its age, the processor retains a level of compatibility with modern software through support for 64-bit computing and several advanced instruction sets, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and Hyper-Threading. These features, though not as powerful as those found in contemporary CPUs, allow the Celeron 900 to perform adequately in light multitasking and legacy applications. The integrated Intel HD Graphics provide basic visual processing with a max frequency of 756 MHz and support for up to two displays, making it viable for casual multimedia use.

In benchmark testing, the Celeron 900 achieves an overall score of 4069, placing it at #1836 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 3946, ranking #1800, while its multicore performance reaches 4254, ranking #1892. These scores indicate that the processor is competitive with other low-end and older CPUs but significantly behind modern high-performance models. It is outperformed by newer processors such as the Celeron J3160 and the Athlon 64 X2 3800+, which achieve slightly higher scores despite similar core counts and clock speeds.

When compared to the top 50 processors in the rankings, the Celeron 900 is far from the leading edge. The highest-performing CPUs, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, achieve scores exceeding 9,000 in multicore performance, highlighting the vast technological gap between older and modern processors. The Celeron 900’s strengths lie in its simplicity and integration, making it suitable for basic office work, web browsing, and light media playback.

As of March 2026, the Celeron 900 remains a relic of a bygone era, best suited for users with minimal computing demands or those maintaining legacy systems. While it lacks the power and features of modern CPUs, its low cost and energy efficiency make it a viable option for niche applications where performance is not a priority.
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Intel Celeron 900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron 900
Model Number: 900
Cores: 1
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Socket: PGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications


Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 12.8 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 756 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX 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 3DNow!

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