Celeron 1020E vs Pentium D 820

Celeron 1020E

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2013

Pentium D 820

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1020E

2 / 2

1,406

0.0%

Celeron B820

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

Pentium E5700

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

1,412

+0.4%

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 D 820 is on rank 1065, so the Celeron 1020E 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 D 820

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53194%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50263%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

36495%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10994%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8709%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7618%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4363%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4306%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3921%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3877%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3772%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3720%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3705%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3671%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

100%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

99%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

98%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

96%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

96%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

92%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

85%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

84%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

81%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

79%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

73%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

69%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

68%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

67%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 1020E (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 1020E	Pentium D 820
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 820 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 1020E	Pentium D 820
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 D 820 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1020E and Pentium D 820

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 D 820

The Pentium D 820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1020E and Pentium D 820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 820 — a 24% clock advantage for the Pentium D 820 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron 1020E uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium D 820 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1020E scores 1,406 against the Pentium D 820's 1,412 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium D 820. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 820.

Feature	Celeron 1020E	Pentium D 820
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.8 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm-76%	90 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,406	1,412
Geekbench 6 Single	—	166

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1020E uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D 820 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1020E versus DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 820 — the Celeron 1020E supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 1020E supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1020E) vs 0 (Pentium D 820) — the Celeron 1020E offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: QM77,HM76 (Celeron 1020E) and Intel 945,Intel 955 (Pentium D 820).

Feature	Celeron 1020E	Pentium D 820
Socket	G2	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600+50%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 1020E) vs No (Pentium D 820). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium D 820 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.

Feature	Celeron 1020E	Pentium D 820
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	No
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 1020E launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium D 820 debuted at $241. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Pentium D 820 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 1020E delivers 70.3 pts/$ vs 70.6 pts/$ for the Pentium D 820 — making the Pentium D 820 the 0.4% better value option.