Celeron 1037U vs Celeron G440

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Celeron 1037U vs Celeron G440 FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron 1037U vs Celeron G440: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron 1037U

2013

Why buy it

✅+8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,034 vs 1,035).
❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.

Celeron G440

2011

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (300 vs 324).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (1 MB vs 2 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $37 MSRP, while Celeron 1037U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G440 better than Celeron 1037U?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron 1037U is ahead with a 0.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G440 pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark. Celeron 1037U also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G440 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G440 is the better buy right now. Celeron G440 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $37 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The compromise is that Celeron 1037U is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (28.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron 1037U makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2011) and 100% larger total L3 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron 1037U vs Celeron G440 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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	—

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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. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1037U versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G440 — the Celeron 1037U supports 50.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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+50%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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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