Celeron 1020E vs Pentium 2030M

Celeron 1020E

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2013

Pentium 2030M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1020E

2 / 2

1,406

+0.7%

Celeron B820

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

Pentium E5700

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

1,396

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 Celeron 1020E is positioned at rank 951 and the Pentium 2030M is on rank 27, so the Pentium 2030M 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 Celeron 1020E

#939

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1794%

#940

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1768%

#941

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1623%

#942

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1616%

#943

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1601%

#945

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1546%

#946

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1483%

#947

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1480%

#948

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1440%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

99%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2030M

#15

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

168%

#16

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

166%

#17

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

152%

#18

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

151%

#19

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

150%

#21

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

145%

#22

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

139%

#23

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

139%

#24

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

135%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

100%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

100%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

98%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

98%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

97%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

95%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

89%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 2030M leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1020E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 1020E	Pentium 2030M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron 1020E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 85% cheaper ($20 vs $134) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 1020E	Pentium 2030M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+575%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($134)

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.

Celeron 1020E Benchmark Check

Pentium 2030M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1020E and Pentium 2030M

Celeron 1020E

The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium 2030M

The Pentium 2030M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1020E and Pentium 2030M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium 2030M — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Pentium 2030M (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron 1020E scores 1,406 against the Pentium 2030M's 1,396 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 1020E. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron 1020E	Pentium 2030M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,406	1,396

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1020E uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 2030M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 1020E	Pentium 2030M
Socket	G2	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1020E) / not specified (Pentium 2030M). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium 2030M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.