Celeron 1020M vs C-50
Celeron 1020M
C-50
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 1020M is positioned at rank 170 and the C-50 is on rank 777, so the Celeron 1020M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020M
Performance Per Dollar C-50
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1020M | C-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1020M | C-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 1020M and C-50
Celeron 1020M
The Celeron 1020M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 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: 1,275 points. Launch price was $86.
C-50
The C-50 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,282 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1020M and C-50 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Celeron 1020M versus 1 GHz on the C-50 — a 71% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020M. The Celeron 1020M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the C-50 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1020M scores 1,275 against the C-50's 1,282 — a 0.5% lead for the C-50. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020M vs 0 kB on the C-50.
| Feature | Celeron 1020M | C-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+110% | 1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-45% | 40 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Ontario (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,275 | 1,282 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1020M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the C-50 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1020M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 1020M) vs 1 (C-50). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1020M) vs 4 (C-50) — the Celeron 1020M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM77,HM76,HM75 (Celeron 1020M) and AMD BGA413 (C-50).
| Feature | Celeron 1020M | C-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1020M) / not specified (C-50). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1020M) and Radeon HD 6250 (C-50) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Celeron 1020M | C-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 6250 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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