Celeron G1820T vs Core i5-3339Y
Celeron G1820T
Core i5-3339Y
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 Core i5-3339Y is on rank 412, so the Core i5-3339Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3339Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-3339Y
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.
Core i5-3339Y
The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1820T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3339Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y — a 18.2% 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 Core i5-3339Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820T scores 1,599 against the Core i5-3339Y's 1,589 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G1820T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 368, a 12% lead for the Celeron G1820T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 629 vs 707 (11.7% advantage for the Core i5-3339Y). Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 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 | 1,589 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+13% | 368 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629 | 707+12% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3339Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1820T versus 1600 on the Core i5-3339Y — the Core i5-3339Y supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3339Y).
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+104857500% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1820T) vs true (Core i5-3339Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820T) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3339Y) — 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; Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Core i5-3339Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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