Celeron 900 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 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.