Celeron G1850 vs Pentium G3420T
Celeron G1850
Pentium G3420T
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 G1850 is positioned at rank 450 and the Pentium G3420T is on rank 680, so the Celeron G1850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1850
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1850 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1850 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 G1850 and Pentium G3420T
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.
Pentium G3420T
The Pentium G3420T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,912 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1850 and Pentium G3420T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G1850 versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G1850 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G1850 scores 1,907 against the Pentium G3420T's 1,912 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3420T. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,907 | 1,912 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 543 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 945 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1150 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. 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 LGA1150 (Pentium G3420T).
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1850) vs VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1850) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3420T) — 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.
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1850 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium G3420T debuted at $75. At current prices ($30 vs $40), the Celeron G1850 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1850 delivers 63.6 pts/$ vs 47.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G3420T — making the Celeron G1850 the 28.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Pentium G3420T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-44% | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.6+33% | 47.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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