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Celeron G1820
Celeron G1630
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 Celeron G1630 is on rank 495, so the Celeron G1630 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 Celeron G1630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+202%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Celeron G1630
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.
Celeron G1630
The Celeron G1630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (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: 1,707 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1820 and Celeron G1630 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1820 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron G1820 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1630 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820 scores 1,696 against the Celeron G1630's 1,707 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G1630. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 496 vs 386, a 24.9% lead for the Celeron G1820 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 910 vs 635 (35.6% advantage for the Celeron G1820). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G1820 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1630.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,696 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 496+28% | 386 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 910+43% | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1630).
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820 targets Budget, Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820 rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1820 launched at $110 MSRP, while the Celeron G1630 debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Celeron G1630 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1820 delivers 113.1 pts/$ vs 341.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G1630 — making the Celeron G1630 the 100.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $42-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1 | 341.4+202% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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