Celeron 2.20 vs Celeron 220
Celeron 2.20
Celeron 220
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 2.20 is positioned at rank 1081 and the Celeron 220 is on rank 1143, so the Celeron 2.20 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2.20
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 2.20 | Celeron 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 2.20 | Celeron 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+167%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 2.20 and Celeron 220
Celeron 2.20
The Celeron 2.20 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 128 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 305 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 220
The Celeron 220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 2.20 and Celeron 220 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 2.20 versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 220 — a 58.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 2.20. The Celeron 2.20 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Celeron 220 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2.20 scores 305 against the Celeron 220's 320 — a 4.8% lead for the Celeron 220. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 2.20 | Celeron 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+83% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 128 kB | 512 kB+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Northwood (2002−2004) | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 305 | 320+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 2.20 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 220 uses BGA479 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR1-400 on the Celeron 2.20 versus DDR2-667 on the Celeron 220 — the Celeron 220 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 845,850,865 (Celeron 2.20) and 945G,G31,G41 (Celeron 220).
| Feature | Celeron 2.20 | Celeron 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA479 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR1-400 | DDR2-667+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support No virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron 2.20 targets Budget, Celeron 220 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2.20 rivals Pentium 4 2.40; Celeron 220 rivals Athlon 64 3100+.
| Feature | Celeron 2.20 | Celeron 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | No |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 2.20 launched at $79 MSRP, while the Celeron 220 debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $42), the Celeron 2.20 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 2.20 delivers 20.3 pts/$ vs 7.6 pts/$ for the Celeron 220 — making the Celeron 2.20 the 91% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 2.20 | Celeron 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $42-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-64% | $42 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.3+167% | 7.6 |
| Release Date | 2002 | 2007 |
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