CPU
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Athlon X2 QL-64
Celeron G1820T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 X2 QL-64 is positioned at rank 665 and the Celeron G1820T is on rank 500, so the Celeron G1820T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-64
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 X2 QL-64 and Celeron G1820T
Athlon X2 QL-64
The Athlon X2 QL-64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,614 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon X2 QL-64 and Celeron G1820T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-64 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820T. The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1820T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-64 scores 1,614 against the Celeron G1820T's 1,599 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-64. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 QL-64 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,614 | 1,599 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 415 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 QL-64 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1820T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon X2 QL-64 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1820T — the Celeron G1820T supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1820T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 QL-64) vs 16 (Celeron G1820T) — the Celeron G1820T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1 (Athlon X2 QL-64) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820T).
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X2 QL-64) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820T). The Celeron G1820T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Athlon X2 QL-64 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-64 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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