Athlon II X2 215 vs Celeron G1820TE
Athlon II X2 215
Celeron G1820TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X2 215 is positioned at rank 739 and the Celeron G1820TE is on rank 679, so the Celeron G1820TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 215
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 215 and Celeron G1820TE
Athlon II X2 215
The Athlon II X2 215 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,011 points. Launch price was $45.
Celeron G1820TE
The Celeron G1820TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 215 and Celeron G1820TE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X2 215 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 215 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Athlon II X2 215 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1820TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 215 scores 1,011 against the Celeron G1820TE's 1,020 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G1820TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 274 vs 415, a 40.9% lead for the Celeron G1820TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 674 vs 629 (6.9% advantage for the Athlon II X2 215). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 215 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820TE.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,011 | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 274 | 415+51% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 674+7% | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 215 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1820TE uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Athlon II X2 215 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1820TE — the Athlon II X2 215 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1820TE supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X2 215) vs 16 (Celeron G1820TE) — the Celeron G1820TE offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X2 215) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820TE).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II X2 215) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820TE). The Celeron G1820TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Athlon II X2 215 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 215 targets Budget, Celeron G1820TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 215 rivals Pentium E5400; Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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