CPU
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Celeron G1820
Pentium G2020
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 Pentium G2020 is on rank 648, so the Pentium G2020 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 Pentium G2020
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1820 and Pentium G2020
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1820 and Pentium G2020 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1820 versus 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron G1820 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G2020 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820 scores 1,696 against the Pentium G2020's 1,705 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2020. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G1820 vs 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3072 kB (total)+50% |
| 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 | 1,705 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 496 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 910 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G2020 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1820) / not specified (Pentium G2020). The Celeron G1820 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium G2020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820 rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1820 launched at $110 MSRP, while the Pentium G2020 debuted at $64. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Pentium G2020 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1820 delivers 113.1 pts/$ vs 113.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G2020 — making the Pentium G2020 the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1820 | Pentium G2020 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110 | $64-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1 | 113.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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