Atom D525 vs Celeron G1820

Atom D525

2 Cores4 Thrd13 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Celeron G1820

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D525

2 / 4

1,707

+0.6%

1,696

0.0%

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 Atom D525 is positioned at rank 31 and the Celeron G1820 is on rank 895, so the Atom D525 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D525

#19

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

172%

#20

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

169%

#21

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#22

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

155%

#23

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

153%

#25

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

148%

#26

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

142%

#27

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#28

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

138%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

100%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20215%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

19101%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13869%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4178%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3310%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2895%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1658%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1637%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1490%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1490%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1473%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1434%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1414%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1408%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1395%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

96%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

100%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

100%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

100%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

99%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

97%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

96%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

95%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

95%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#908

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

94%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

93%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron G1820 leads in gaming performance. However, the Atom D525 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Atom D525	Celeron G1820
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pinetrail (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G1820 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 76% cheaper ($15 vs $63) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Atom D525	Celeron G1820
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+317%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($63)	✅ More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Atom D525 Benchmark Check

Celeron G1820 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D525 and Celeron G1820

Atom D525

The Atom D525 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,707 points. Launch price was $63.

Celeron G1820

The Celeron G1820 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,696 points. Launch price was $110.

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Processing Power

The Atom D525 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1820's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Atom D525 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1820 — a 38.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Atom D525 uses the Pinetrail (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1820 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D525 scores 1,707 against the Celeron G1820's 1,696 — a 0.6% lead for the Atom D525. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Atom D525 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G1820.

Feature	Atom D525	Celeron G1820
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz	2.7 GHz+48%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Pinetrail (2009−2011)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,707	1,696
Geekbench 6 Single	—	496
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	910

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D525 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1820 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The Celeron G1820 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom D525) vs 2 (Celeron G1820). PCIe lanes: 0 (Atom D525) vs 16 (Celeron G1820) — the Celeron G1820 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel NM10 (Atom D525) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820).

Feature	Atom D525	Celeron G1820
Socket	FCBGA559	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	32 GB+700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Atom D525) / VT-x (Celeron G1820). Both include integrated graphics — Intel GMA 3150 (Atom D525) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820 rivals Pentium G3220.