Celeron 4305UE
VS
Celeron G1820

Celeron 4305UE vs Celeron G1820

Intel

Celeron 4305UE

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Celeron G1820

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 4305UE is positioned at rank 960 and the Celeron G1820 is on rank 895, so the Celeron G1820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE

#948
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1848%
#949
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1821%
#950
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1671%
#951
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1664%
#952
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1648%
#954
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1592%
#955
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1526%
#956
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1524%
#957
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1483%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
100%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
99%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
96%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
96%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
20215%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
19101%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
13869%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
4178%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3310%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2895%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1658%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1637%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1490%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1490%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1473%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1434%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1414%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1408%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1395%
#299
Core i9-7980XE
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300
96%
#895
Celeron G1820
MSRP: $110|Avg: $15
100%
#896
Celeron E1600
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
100%
#897
Athlon II X2 270u
MSRP: $68|Avg: $10
100%
#898
Core i5-4570TE
MSRP: $202|Avg: $40
99%
#899
Core i3-2130
MSRP: $138|Avg: $138
97%
#902
Core i3-6100E
MSRP: $225|Avg: $50
96%
#903
Core i3-4330TE
MSRP: $138|Avg: $15
95%
#904
Pentium E5700
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
95%
#906
Athlon II X3 420e
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
94%
#908
Celeron E1500
MSRP: $53|Avg: $5
94%
#909
Pentium G6950
MSRP: $87|Avg: $25
93%
#910
Pentium J4205
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 4305UE (2018) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron 4305UECeleron G1820
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
More affordable ($15)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G1820 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron 4305UECeleron G1820
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+612%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 4305UE and Celeron G1820

Intel

Celeron 4305UE

The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.

Intel

Celeron G1820

The Celeron G1820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,696 points. Launch price was $110.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 4305UE and Celeron G1820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1820 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron G1820 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the Celeron G1820's 1,696 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 4305UE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 670 vs 496, a 29.8% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,065 vs 910 (15.7% advantage for the Celeron 4305UE). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE vs 2 MB on the Celeron G1820.

FeatureCeleron 4305UECeleron G1820
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2.7 GHz+35%
Base Clock
2.7 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
2 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256 kB (per core)
Process
10 nm-55%
22 nm
Architecture
Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark
1,699
1,696
Geekbench 6 Single
670+35%
496
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,065+17%
910
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1820 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1820 — the Celeron 4305UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305UE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake (Celeron 4305UE) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820).

FeatureCeleron 4305UECeleron G1820
Socket
FCBGA1528
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133+33%
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB+100%
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820). Both include integrated graphics UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget, Celeron G1820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE; Celeron G1820 rivals Pentium G3220.

FeatureCeleron 4305UECeleron G1820
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 610
HD Graphics (Haswell)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
VT-x
Target Use
Budget
Budget
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Value Analysis

The Celeron 4305UE launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron G1820 debuted at $110. At current prices ($107 vs $15), the Celeron G1820 is $92 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 4305UE delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 113.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G1820 — making the Celeron G1820 the 150.7% better value option.

FeatureCeleron 4305UECeleron G1820
MSRP
$107-3%
$110
Avg Price (30d)
$107
$15-86%
Performance per Dollar
15.9
113.1+611%
Release Date
2018
2013