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Intel Celeron 927UE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95PassMark multi-core score:?N. of physical cores:1CPU boost clock speed:N/A GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1023TDP (Thermal design power):17 W

Intel Celeron 927UE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

5.8

Technical score

25%

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Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 50% of processors
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 71%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

6.2

Performance

18%

4.5

Architecture

10%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

6.4

Platform

1%

8.0

Integrated graphics

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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £95
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron 927UE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    5.8/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    6.2

    Performance

    18%

    4.5

    Architecture

    10%

    4.0

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    7.3

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    6.4

    Platform

    1%

    8.0

    Integrated graphics

    5.8
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    6.7

    Overall score

    30%

    10

    Price

    7.7
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1023
    This processor uses the FCBGA1023 CPU socket, which is older than that of 97.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
    Chipset
    QM77, QS77, HM77, HM76, HM75
    This processor supports QM77, QS77, HM77, HM76, HM75 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 53.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES
    This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 73% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    1
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 1 CPU cores, which is fewer than 100% of processors.
    CPU threads
    1
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 1 CPU threads, which is fewer than 100% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    N/A
    CPU base clock speed
    1x 1.5 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 1x1.5 GHz which is lower than that of 99.9% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    ?
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    Semiconductor size
    ?
    Foundry
    Intel 22 nm
    This processor is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.9% of processors and equal to that of 9.8% of processors.
    L3 cache
    1 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
    L2 cache
    0.25 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 0.25 MB which is smaller than that of 100% of processors.
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 64 KB which is smaller than that of 99.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    This processor supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.3% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    1,333 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 1,333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.6% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR3-1600 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 89.1% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    N/A
    Maximum memory capacity
    8 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is less than 98.3% of processors and equal to 1.6% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    ?
    Integrated GPU execution units
    ?
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    ?
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    ?
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    17 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 17 W which is lower than that of 77.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    17 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 17 W which is lower than that of 76.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    4 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 4 W which is lower than that of 99.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    ?
    Configurable TDP
    no
    This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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    Intel Celeron 927UE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 93.8% lower boost power
      This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      4 W vs 64 W
    • 46.9% smaller die size
      This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      94 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • 62.2% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      17 W vs 45 W
    • Supports ECC memory
      This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
    • 62.2% lower TDP
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      17 W vs 45 W
    • 2.63x cheaper
      Intel Celeron 927UE is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
      £95 vs £250
    • 2.63x cheaper
      Intel Celeron 927UE is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
      £95 vs £250
    • 46.9% smaller die size
      This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      94 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • Supports ECC memory
      This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
    • 93.8% lower boost power
      This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
      4 W vs 64 W
    • 62.2% lower base power
      This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
      17 W vs 45 W
    • 62.2% lower TDP
      This processor has a lower TDP than the average processor (17 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
      17 W vs 45 W
    • 5 fewer CPU cores
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (1 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      1 vs 6
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (1x1.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      1x1.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 7 fewer CPU threads
      This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (1 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      1 vs 8
    • No configurable TDP
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
    • 45.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • 3 fewer performance cores
      This processor has fewer performance cores than the average processor (1 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
      1 vs 4
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
      This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.3 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      0.25 MB vs 3 MB
    • Weaker security extensions
      This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
      AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
      MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 7 years older release date
      This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2013 vs 2020).
      January 2013
      2013 vs 2020
    • Older CPU socket
      This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1023 vs FP5).
      FCBGA1023 vs FP5
    • More limited crypto acceleration
      This processor offers more limited crypto acceleration than the average processor (no vs AES, SHA).
    • 5 fewer CPU cores
      This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (1 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
      1 vs 6
    • Lower base clock
      This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (1x1.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      1x1.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 7 fewer CPU threads
      This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (1 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      1 vs 8
    • 3 fewer performance cores
      This processor has fewer performance cores than the average processor (1 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
      1 vs 4
    • No simultaneous multithreading
      This processor does not support simultaneous multithreading, while the average processor does. 73.8% of processors support it.
    • No speed boosting
      This processor does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
    • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
      This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
      5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
    • 45.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
      This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.3 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      0.25 MB vs 3 MB
    • Less advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
      Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake
    • 88.9% smaller L3 cache
      This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
      1 MB vs 9 MB
    • 83.3% smaller L1 cache
      This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (64 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      64 KB vs 384 KB
    • Less advanced foundry
      This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm
    • 58.3% lower memory speed
      This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      1,333 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • 45.4% lower memory bandwidth
      This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
      25.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
    • Older DDR support
      This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
      DDR3 vs DDR4
    • Lower JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR3-1600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR3-1,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 87.5% less memory capacity
      This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      8 GB vs 64 GB
    • 1 fewer memory channels
      This processor has fewer memory channels than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor supports 2 memory channels.
      1 vs 2
    • No configurable TDP
      This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.

    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Intel Celeron 927UE

    • Ultra-low power consumption (17W TDP) suitable for fanless designs and embedded systems.
    • Efficient for basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and 1080p media playback.
    • Cost-effective solution for budget-friendly hardware and education-focused devices.
    • Low heat dissipation improves the lifespan and reliability of portable devices.
    • Stable for industrial applications such as digital signage and POS terminals.

    What customers don't like about Intel Celeron 927UE

    • Extremely limited performance due to single-core, single-thread architecture.
    • Slow clock speed (1.5 GHz) and small cache (1 MB L3) lead to significant lag under load.
    • Major features are disabled, including Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, and AES-NI.
    • Poor multitasking capability; struggles with background processes or multiple open apps.
    • Completely unsuitable for modern gaming, video editing, or professional workloads.
    • Potential for shorter battery life compared to Core i3 counterparts due to fewer power-saving features being active.

    Verdict

    The Intel Celeron 927UE is an ultra-low-voltage (ULV) single-core processor based on the 22nm Ivy Bridge architecture, primarily designed for embedded systems and mobile applications. It features a base clock speed of 1.5 GHz, a 17W Thermal Design Power (TDP), 1 MB of L3 cache, and support for up to 16GB of DDR3/L-1600 RAM with ECC memory compatibility. Its main pros include high energy efficiency, a low heat profile suitable for fanless designs, and an integrated Intel HD Graphics core with a 350–900 MHz clock range. However, it suffers from significant performance limitations due to having only one core and one thread, a lack of modern features like Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading, and reduced instruction set support compared to Core-series processors.

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