
Celeron G1820T vs Phenom II X3 710

Celeron G1820T

Phenom II X3 710
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 Phenom II X3 710 is on rank 400, so the Phenom II X3 710 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 Phenom II X3 710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
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 Phenom II X3 710

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.

Phenom II X3 710
The Phenom II X3 710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $85.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1820T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X3 710 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 710 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T versus 2.6 GHz on the Phenom II X3 710 — a 8% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 710 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G1820T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X3 710 uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820T scores 1,599 against the Phenom II X3 710's 1,597 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1820T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 710.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,599 | 1,597 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X3 710 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1820T) / not specified (Phenom II X3 710). The Celeron G1820T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Phenom II X3 710 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | Phenom II X3 710 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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