Athlon II X2 270u vs Celeron 1037U
Athlon II X2 270u
Celeron 1037U
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 270u is positioned at rank 897 and the Celeron 1037U is on rank 275, so the Celeron 1037U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 270u
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1037U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 270u and Celeron 1037U
Athlon II X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
Celeron 1037U
The Celeron 1037U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,034 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 270u and Celeron 1037U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270u. The Athlon II X2 270u uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron 1037U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 270u scores 1,045 against the Celeron 1037U's 1,034 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 324, a 7.7% lead for the Celeron 1037U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 550 vs 626 (12.9% advantage for the Celeron 1037U). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 270u vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1037U.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,045+1% | 1,034 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 531 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | 324+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 550 | 626+14% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 270u uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1037U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron 1037U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD 760G,AMD 880G,AMD 970 (Athlon II X2 270u) and HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron 1037U). The Celeron 1037U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 270u requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop, Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700; Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Office/Budget Desktop | Budget Mobile |
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