Celeron G1101 vs Pentium B970
Celeron G1101
Pentium B970
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 B970 is on rank 1112, so the Celeron G1101 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1101
Performance Per Dollar Pentium B970
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1101 | Pentium B970 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1101 | Pentium B970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+94%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 G1101 and Pentium B970
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.
Pentium B970
The Pentium B970 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,093 points. Launch price was $125.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1101 and Pentium B970 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium B970 — a 158% clock advantage for the Pentium B970 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron G1101 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium B970 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1101 scores 1,086 against the Pentium B970's 1,093 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium B970. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Pentium B970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 2.3 GHz+752% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | 2.3 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,086 | 1,093 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1101 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium B970 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Pentium B970 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16.38 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1101) / not specified (Pentium B970). The Celeron G1101 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium B970 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Pentium B970 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1101 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pentium B970 debuted at $125. At current prices ($20 vs $39), the Celeron G1101 is $19 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1101 delivers 54.3 pts/$ vs 28.0 pts/$ for the Pentium B970 — making the Celeron G1101 the 63.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | Pentium B970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-60% | $125 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-49% | $39 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.3+94% | 28.0 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2012 |
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