CPU
GPU
Celeron G465
Pentium A1018
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 G465 is positioned at rank 867 and the Pentium A1018 is on rank 1105, so the Celeron G465 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465
Performance Per Dollar Pentium A1018
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G465 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G465 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+147%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($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 G465 and Pentium A1018
Celeron G465
The Celeron G465 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 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: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.
Pentium A1018
The Pentium A1018 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,188 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G465 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium A1018 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium A1018 has 1 more core. The Celeron G465 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G465 scores 1,185 against the Pentium A1018's 1,188 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium A1018. L3 cache: 1.5 MB on the Celeron G465 vs 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium A1018.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,188 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G465 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium A1018 uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G465) / not specified (Pentium A1018). The Celeron G465 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium A1018 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G465 launched at $70 MSRP, while the Pentium A1018 debuted at $132. At current prices ($37 vs $15), the Pentium A1018 is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G465 delivers 32.0 pts/$ vs 79.2 pts/$ for the Pentium A1018 — making the Pentium A1018 the 84.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | Pentium A1018 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $70-47% | $132 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $37 | $15-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.0 | 79.2+148% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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