Celeron 1020E vs Pentium 3825U
Celeron 1020E
Pentium 3825U
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 Celeron 1020E is positioned at rank 951 and the Pentium 3825U is on rank 886, so the Pentium 3825U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3825U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1020E | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1020E | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 Celeron 1020E and Pentium 3825U
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 3825U
The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1020E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 3825U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U — a 14.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron 1020E uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium 3825U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1020E scores 1,406 against the Pentium 3825U's 1,396 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 1020E. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+16% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,406 | 1,396 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1020E uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3825U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G2 | FCBGA1168 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1020E) / not specified (Pentium 3825U). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium 3825U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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