Celeron G1820TE vs Celeron J3060
Celeron G1820TE
Celeron J3060
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 J3060 is on rank 313, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J3060
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 J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1820TE and Celeron J3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 — a 12% clock advantage for the Celeron J3060 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron G1820TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron J3060 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820TE scores 1,020 against the Celeron J3060's 1,015 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1820TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 200, a 69.9% lead for the Celeron G1820TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 629 vs 370 (51.9% advantage for the Celeron G1820TE). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820TE vs 0 kB on the Celeron J3060.
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.48 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+38% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,020 | 1,015 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+108% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629+70% | 370 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J3060 uses FCBGA1170 (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 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1820TE) vs 4 (Celeron J3060) — the Celeron G1820TE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820TE) and SoC (Celeron J3060).
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1820TE) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820TE) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron J3060) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820TE targets Budget, Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T; Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power Desktop/NAS |
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