Celeron 4305UE vs Pentium G2020

Celeron 4305UE

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2018

Pentium G2020

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 4305UE

2 / 2

1,699

0.0%

1,705

+0.4%

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 4305UE is positioned at rank 960 and the Pentium G2020 is on rank 648, so the Pentium G2020 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 Pentium G2020

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11056%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8028%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2418%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1676%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

960%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

947%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

863%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

862%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

853%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

830%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

818%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

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.

Insight	Celeron 4305UE	Pentium G2020
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2020 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 4305UE	Pentium G2020
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+616%)
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.

Celeron 4305UE Benchmark Check

Pentium G2020 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 4305UE and Pentium G2020

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.

Pentium G2020

The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 4305UE and Pentium G2020 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium G2020 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G2020. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Pentium G2020
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.9 GHz+45%
Base Clock	—	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3072 kB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,699	1,705
Geekbench 6 Single	670	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,065	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2020 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Pentium G2020
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE) / not specified (Pentium G2020). The Celeron 4305UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G2020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.

Feature	Celeron 4305UE	Pentium G2020
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron 4305UE launched at $107 MSRP, while the Pentium G2020 debuted at $64. At current prices ($107 vs $15), the Pentium G2020 is $92 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 4305UE delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 113.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G2020 — making the Pentium G2020 the 151% better value option.