Celeron G440 vs Celeron 1037U
Celeron G440
Celeron 1037U
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 G440 is positioned at rank 625 and the Celeron 1037U is on rank 275, so the Celeron 1037U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G440
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1037U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G440 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G440 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G440 and Celeron 1037U
Celeron G440
The Celeron G440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $45.
Celeron 1037U
The Celeron 1037U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,034 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Celeron G440 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 1037U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 1037U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron G440 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1037U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 1037U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron G440 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1037U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G440 scores 1,035 against the Celeron 1037U's 1,034 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G440. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 324, a 7.7% lead for the Celeron 1037U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron G440 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1037U.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,035 | 1,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | 324+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 626 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G440 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1037U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 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: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G440) and HM70,NM70,HM76 (Celeron 1037U).
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | 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 G440) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron 1037U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G440) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1037U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G440 targets Budget, Celeron 1037U targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron G440 rivals Pentium G630; Celeron 1037U rivals AMD E1-2500.
| Feature | Celeron G440 | Celeron 1037U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Mobile |
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