Athlon II X2 270u vs Celeron G440
Athlon II X2 270u
Celeron G440
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 G440 is on rank 625, so the Celeron G440 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 G440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+98%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 G440
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 G440
The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 270u packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G440 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Athlon II X2 270u has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270u. The Athlon II X2 270u uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G440 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 270u scores 1,045 against the Celeron G440's 1,035 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 300, a 0% lead for the Celeron G440 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 270u vs 1 MB on the Celeron G440.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+25% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,045 | 1,035 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 531 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 550 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 270u uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G440 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G440 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 H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G440).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| 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 (Celeron G440). The Celeron G440 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 270u requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop, Celeron G440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700; Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Office/Budget Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 270u launched at $68 MSRP, while the Celeron G440 debuted at $37. At current prices ($10 vs $5), the Celeron G440 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 270u delivers 104.5 pts/$ vs 207.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G440 — making the Celeron G440 the 65.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68 | $37-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $5-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.5 | 207.0+98% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2011 |
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