Celeron G1820TE vs Pentium B960
Celeron G1820TE
Pentium B960
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 Pentium B960 is on rank 1144, so the Celeron G1820TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium B960
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820TE | Pentium B960 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820TE | Pentium B960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Pentium B960
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.
Pentium B960
The Pentium B960 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,019 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1820TE and Pentium B960 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium B960 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G1820TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium B960 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820TE scores 1,020 against the Pentium B960's 1,019 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1820TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 383, a 8% lead for the Celeron G1820TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 629 vs 679 (7.6% advantage for the Pentium B960). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820TE vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium B960.
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Pentium B960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,020 | 1,019 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+8% | 383 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629 | 679+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium B960 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — 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 HM76 (Pentium B960).
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Pentium B960 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1820TE) / not specified (Pentium B960). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820TE) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Pentium B960) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820TE targets Budget, Pentium B960 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T; Pentium B960 rivals AMD A8-3500M.
| Feature | Celeron G1820TE | Pentium B960 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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