CPU
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Celeron 1037U
Athlon II X2 270u
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 1037U is positioned at rank 275 and the Athlon II X2 270u is on rank 897, so the Celeron 1037U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1037U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 270u
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1037U | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1037U | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 1037U and Athlon II X2 270u
Celeron 1037U
The Celeron 1037U 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,034 points. Launch price was $86.
Athlon II X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1037U and Athlon II X2 270u share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U versus 2 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 270u. The Celeron 1037U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses Regor (2009−2013) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1037U scores 1,034 against the Athlon II X2 270u's 1,045 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 324 vs 300, a 7.7% lead for the Celeron 1037U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 626 vs 550 (12.9% advantage for the Celeron 1037U). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1037U vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 270u.
| Feature | Celeron 1037U | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Regor (2009−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,034 | 1,045+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 531 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 324+8% | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 626+14% | 550 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1037U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X2 270u uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1037U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U) and AMD 760G,AMD 880G,AMD 970 (Athlon II X2 270u).
| Feature | Celeron 1037U | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Celeron 1037U) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u). The Celeron 1037U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Athlon II X2 270u requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile, Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500; Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700.
| Feature | Celeron 1037U | Athlon II X2 270u |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | Office/Budget Desktop |
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