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Intel Celeron 807

Intel Celeron 807

Intel Celeron 807: Budget Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

Overview of Capabilities, Use Cases, and Recommendations

Architecture and Process Technology: Legacy of Sandy Bridge

The Intel Celeron 807 processor belongs to the Sandy Bridge generation, released in 2011. Despite the architecture's advanced age, it is still found in budget laptops, particularly in developing countries.

Key Specifications

- Process Technology: 32nm — outdated standard for 2025 (modern chips use 5–7nm).

- Cores and Threads: 1 physical core, 2 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading technology.

- Clock Speeds: Base — 1.5 GHz, maximum in turbo mode — 2.2 GHz.

- Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) clocked at 650–1000 MHz. Supports basic video decoding (H.264, MPEG-2) but cannot handle 4K or modern codecs.

Architecture Features

Sandy Bridge introduced improvements in branch prediction and pipeline efficiency, but even at the time of the Celeron 807's release, it was considered a "cut-down" version. The lack of AVX support, limited cache (2MB), and single core make it unsuitable for multitasking.

Power Consumption and TDP: A Balance Between Battery Life and Performance

- TDP: 17W. This is a typical figure for budget laptops, but modern alternatives (e.g., Intel N-series) provide similar performance at a TDP of 6–9W.

- Energy Efficiency: The absence of advanced technologies such as Adaptive Boost or deep sleep states (Modern Standby) reduces battery life.

Performance: What to Expect in 2025?

Office Tasks

- Document Handling: Microsoft Office, Google Docs — acceptable, but with latency when opening large files (Excel with formulas, PPT with animations).

- Web Browsing: 3–5 tabs in Chrome or Edge will cause stuttering. It is recommended to use lightweight browsers (Falkon, Brave).

Multimedia

- Video: 1080p@30fps (H.264) — no issues, but 4K or YouTube in VP9 is impossible.

- Audio: Supports basic editors like Audacity, but rendering will take 3–4 times longer than on a Core i3.

Gaming

- Capabilities: Only old games (Half-Life 2, Minecraft on minimal settings) or browser-based games.

- Turbo Boost: Boosting to 2.2 GHz provides a 10–15% increase in single-threaded tasks, but this boost is not noticeable in gaming.

Use Cases: Who Is the Celeron 807 Suitable For?

- Students: For note-taking, online lectures (without multitasking).

- Older Users: Email, simple applications.

- Digital Kiosks/Cash Registers: Low cost and adequate reliability for specialized tasks.

Who Should Avoid It:

- Gamers, designers, programmers, video editors.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Laptop Last?

- Usage Time: 4–6 hours when using office programs and at 50% brightness (battery 40–45 Wh). For comparison: laptops with Intel Alder Lake-N (2025) provide 8–10 hours.

- Power-Saving Technologies:

- SpeedStep: Dynamic frequency adjustment.

- C1/C3 States: Reduced power consumption during idle.

- Lacks support for modern standards like Dynamic Tuning.

Comparison with Competitors: What to Choose Instead?

AMD

- Athlon Silver 7120U (2 cores/2 threads, Zen 2, 15W): 40% faster in multitasking, laptop prices starting from $350.

Intel

- N200 (4 cores/4 threads, Gracemont, 6W): 2–3 times higher performance at 6W TDP, device prices starting from $299.

Apple

- Apple M1 (in refurbished laptops): The MacBook Air 2020 will cost $600–700, but offers a different class of battery life and speed.

Conclusion: The Celeron 807 is only relevant in the "ultra-budget" segment (laptops under $250).

Pros and Cons

Strengths:

- Device prices: New laptops — $200-250.

- Low heat output: No active cooling required.

- Compatibility: Works with Windows 10/11 (limited), Linux (Lubuntu, Xubuntu).

Weaknesses:

- Outdated architecture: No support for Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, NVMe.

- Limited multitasking: Will slow down when running a browser and antivirus simultaneously.

Laptop Selection Recommendations

- Device Type: Ultra-budget laptop (e.g., HP Stream 14, Lenovo IdeaPad 1).

- What to Check:

- Storage: Must be SSD (even 128GB) — HDD will severely hinder performance.

- RAM: Minimum 4GB, preferably 8GB (though this is rare in such models).

- Screen: Avoid resolutions lower than HD (1366×768).

- Ports: USB 3.0, HDMI — for connecting external devices.

Tip: Consider used laptops with a Core i3 from the 8th generation — they cost $250–300 and are significantly more powerful.

Final Conclusion: Who Is the Celeron 807 Suitable For?

This processor is suitable for those who:

- Are looking for the cheapest new laptop.

- Do not plan to run "heavy" applications.

- Are willing to make compromises for the sake of savings.

Key Benefits:

- Price below $250.

- Sufficient for basic tasks (text, 1080p video, Zoom).

Alternative: If your budget allows for $300-400, consider devices with AMD Ryzen 3 or Intel N-series — they will last longer and won’t disappoint in performance.

Note: In 2025, the Celeron 807 is more of a "digital relic" than a current solution. It should only be considered under strict budget constraints or for specialized scenarios.

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Basic

Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
April 2012
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
807
Code Name
Sandy Bridge

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
1
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
?
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.
No
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
?
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.
Yes
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCBGA1023
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
100C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
2.0
Number of PCI Express Lanes
?
A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.
16
Instruction Set
?
The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Intel 64
?
Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.
Yes
PCI Express Configurations
?
PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.
1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8 2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3 1066/1333
Max Memory Size
?
Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
16 GB
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
?
Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
?
ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.
No

GPU Specifications

GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel® Processors
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
950 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
?
Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.
350 MHz
Number of Displays Supported
2
Graphics Output
?
Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
?
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.
No
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
?
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
?
Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.
Yes
Intel AES New Instructions
?
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.
No
Intel Clear Video HD Technology
?
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.
No
Intel InTru 3D Technology
No
Intel Flex Memory Access
Yes
Intel Quick Sync Video
?
Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.
No

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
300
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
351
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
608
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
392

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Single Core
Pentium B940
369 +23%
A8-3820
336 +12%
Celeron 807
300
Pentium U5600
246 -18%
Celeron N2806
180 -40%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
A6-5400B
688 +96%
A4-6320
588 +67.5%
Pentium U5600
471 +34.2%
Celeron 807
351
Atom Z2480
94 -73.2%
Passmark CPU Single Core
Celeron 7305E
823 +35.4%
Core i3-3217U
711 +16.9%
Celeron 807
608
E1-1500
461 -24.2%
Atom E3815
266 -56.3%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Celeron G550T
1102 +181.1%
Celeron 1017U
888 +126.5%
A4-3320M
668 +70.4%
Atom E3827
463 +18.1%
Celeron 807
392