Celeron G1850 vs Core i3-3130M

Celeron G1850

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G1850

2 / 2

1,907

+0.1%

1,906

0.0%

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 G1850 is positioned at rank 450 and the Core i3-3130M is on rank 22, so the Core i3-3130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1850

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

6866%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6488%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4711%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1419%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1124%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

983%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

563%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

556%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

506%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

506%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

500%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

487%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

480%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

478%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

474%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

99%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

99%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

99%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

99%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

99%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

98%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

98%

#450

Celeron G1850

MSRP: $42|Avg: $30

100%

#451

Celeron G3900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $70

100%

#453

Phenom X4 9100e

MSRP: $200|Avg: $35

99%

#457

Celeron G3950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $30

99%

#463

Athlon X2 340

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron G1850 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3130M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron G1850	Core i3-3130M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G1850 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 87% cheaper ($30 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron G1850	Core i3-3130M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+650%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron G1850 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1850 and Core i3-3130M

Celeron G1850

The Celeron G1850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,907 points. Launch price was $101.

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G1850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3130M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G1850 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G1850 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G1850 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-3130M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1850 scores 1,907 against the Core i3-3130M's 1,906 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1850. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron G1850	Core i3-3130M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+12%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+12%	2.6 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	1,907	1,906
Geekbench 6 Single	543	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	945	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1850 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3130M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1850 versus 1600 on the Core i3-3130M — the Core i3-3130M 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 G1850) and HM75,HM76,HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i3-3130M).

Feature	Celeron G1850	Core i3-3130M
Socket	LGA1150	PGA988
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

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1850) vs true (Core i3-3130M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1850) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3130M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1850 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1850 rivals Pentium G3258; Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.