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Celeron G550T
Celeron G1101
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 G550T is positioned at rank 673 and the Celeron G1101 is on rank 755, so the Celeron G550T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1101
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G550T | Celeron G1101 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G550T | Celeron G1101 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+296%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G550T and Celeron G1101
Celeron G550T
The Celeron G550T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. 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: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,074 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1101
The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G550T and Celeron G1101 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G550T versus 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 — a 156.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G550T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Celeron G550T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1101 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G550T scores 1,074 against the Celeron G1101's 1,086 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron G1101. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 366 vs 250, a 37.7% lead for the Celeron G550T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 656 vs 450 (37.3% advantage for the Celeron G550T). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Celeron G1101 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+715% | 0.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.26 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Clarkdale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,074 | 1,086+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 366+46% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 656+46% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G550T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1101 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G550T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16.38 GB — 64.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550T) and H55,3420 (Celeron G1101).
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Celeron G1101 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+95% | 16.38 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G550T) and Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron G1101) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550T targets Budget, Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G550T rivals Pentium G630T; Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Celeron G1101 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G550T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron G1101 debuted at $50. At current prices ($5 vs $20), the Celeron G550T is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G550T delivers 214.8 pts/$ vs 54.3 pts/$ for the Celeron G1101 — making the Celeron G550T the 119.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G550T | Celeron G1101 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-16% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 214.8+296% | 54.3 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2010 |
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