CPU
GPU
Celeron 1037U
Celeron G440
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 Celeron G440 is on rank 625, 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 Celeron G440
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1037U | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1037U | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 Celeron G440
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.
Celeron G440
The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1037U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G440 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron 1037U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 1037U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 1037U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G440 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1037U scores 1,034 against the Celeron G440's 1,035 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G440. 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. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1037U vs 1 MB on the Celeron G440.
| Feature | Celeron 1037U | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz+12% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+12% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,034 | 1,035 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 324+8% | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 626 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1037U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G440 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G440).
| Feature | Celeron 1037U | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 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 VT-x (Celeron G440). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1037U) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G440) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile, Celeron G440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500; Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron 1037U | Celeron G440 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Mobile | Budget |
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