Celeron G1820TE vs Celeron 3205U
Celeron G1820TE
Celeron 3205U
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 G1820TE is positioned at rank 679 and the Celeron 3205U is on rank 279, so the Celeron 3205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3205U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron 3205U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron 3205U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G1820TE and Celeron 3205U
Celeron G1820TE
The Celeron G1820TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 3205U
The Celeron 3205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) 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 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,025 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1820TE and Celeron 3205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 3205U — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820TE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron G1820TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 3205U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820TE scores 1,020 against the Celeron 3205U's 1,025 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 3205U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 287, a 36.5% lead for the Celeron G1820TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 629 vs 483 (26.3% advantage for the Celeron G1820TE). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820TE vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3205U.
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron 3205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+47% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+47% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,020 | 1,025 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+45% | 287 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629+30% | 483 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3205U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1820TE supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820TE) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3205U).
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron 3205U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 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 G1820TE) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3205U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820TE targets Budget, Celeron 3205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T; Celeron 3205U rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron 3205U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | HD Graphics (Broadwell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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