Celeron G1820T vs Celeron 1007U
Celeron G1820T
Celeron 1007U
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 G1820T is positioned at rank 500 and the Celeron 1007U is on rank 99, so the Celeron 1007U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1007U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 G1820T | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1820T and Celeron 1007U
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
Celeron 1007U
The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1820T and Celeron 1007U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron G1820T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820T scores 1,599 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 1007U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,599 | 1,610 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1007U uses BGA1023 (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 G1820T) and Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1007U).
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1820T) / not specified (Celeron 1007U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820T) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1007U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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