CPU
GPU
Celeron G1820
Atom Z2760
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 G1820 is positioned at rank 895 and the Atom Z2760 is on rank 529, so the Atom Z2760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820
Performance Per Dollar Atom Z2760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cloverview (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1820 and Atom Z2760
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.
Atom Z2760
The Atom Z2760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Cloverview (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FC-MB4760. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,697 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1820 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom Z2760's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1820 versus 1.8 GHz on the Atom Z2760 — a 40% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron G1820 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom Z2760 uses Cloverview (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820 scores 1,696 against the Atom Z2760's 1,697 — a 0.1% lead for the Atom Z2760. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G1820 vs 0 kB on the Atom Z2760.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+50% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Cloverview (2012) |
| PassMark | 1,696 | 1,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 496 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 910 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom Z2760 uses FC-MB4760 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1820 versus LPDDR2-800 on the Atom Z2760 — the Celeron G1820 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1820 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1820) vs 0 (Atom Z2760) — the Celeron G1820 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820) and Intel BGA1264 (Atom Z2760).
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FC-MB4760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | LPDDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+1500% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1820) / not specified (Atom Z2760). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820) and Intel GMA 3650 (Atom Z2760) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820 rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Atom Z2760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Intel GMA 3650 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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