Celeron G1101
VS
Pentium 2127U

Celeron G1101 vs Pentium 2127U

Intel

Celeron G1101

2 Cores2 Thrd73 WWMax: 0.27 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

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 G1101 is positioned at rank 755 and the Pentium 2127U is on rank 403, so the Pentium 2127U 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 G1101

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
14352%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
13561%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
9846%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2966%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2350%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2055%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1177%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1162%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1058%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1058%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1046%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1018%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1004%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
999%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
990%
#755
Celeron G1101
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
100%
#756
FX-8150
MSRP: $245|Avg: $50
100%
#757
Pentium G3240
MSRP: $89|Avg: $126
100%
#758
Core i5-3550S
MSRP: $205|Avg: $100
100%
#759
FX-8140
MSRP: $225|Avg: $120
99%
#760
Athlon X2 450
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
99%
#761
Athlon II X3 450
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
99%
#762
Core i7-4790
MSRP: $339|Avg: $60
99%
#763
Pentium G640
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
98%
#764
Pentium G840
MSRP: $64|Avg: $15
98%
#765
Core i5-6440EQ
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
98%
#767
Core i5-4590T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $130
97%
#769
Celeron G530T
MSRP: $50|Avg: $17
97%
#770
Core i7-4770K
MSRP: $339|Avg: $100
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2127U

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
97%
#391
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
545%
#392
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
537%
#393
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
493%
#394
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
491%
#395
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
487%
#397
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
470%
#398
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
451%
#399
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
450%
#400
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
438%
#403
Pentium 2127U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 2127U leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron G1101 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron G1101Pentium 2127U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron G1101Pentium 2127U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
More affordable ($0)

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 G1101 and Pentium 2127U

Intel

Celeron G1101

The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.

Intel

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron G1101 and Pentium 2127U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U — a 150.2% clock advantage for the Pentium 2127U (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron G1101 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 2127U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1101 scores 1,086 against the Pentium 2127U's 1,076 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G1101. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1101 vs 2 MB on the Pentium 2127U.

FeatureCeleron G1101Pentium 2127U
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
0.27 GHz
1.9 GHz+604%
Base Clock
2.26 GHz+19%
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
2 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
32 nm
22 nm-31%
Architecture
Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,086
1,076
Geekbench 6 Single
250
Geekbench 6 Multi
450
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1101 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 2127U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G1101Pentium 2127U
Socket
LGA1156
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity
16.38 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1101) / not specified (Pentium 2127U). The Celeron G1101 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.

FeatureCeleron G1101Pentium 2127U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Desktop