Celeron G555 vs Pentium 2020M
Celeron G555
Pentium 2020M
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 G555 is positioned at rank 634 and the Pentium 2020M is on rank 1063, so the Celeron G555 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G555
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2020M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G555 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G555 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+803%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
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 G555 and Pentium 2020M
Celeron G555
The Celeron G555 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $89.
Pentium 2020M
The Pentium 2020M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 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: 1,412 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G555 and Pentium 2020M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G555 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G555 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron G555 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 2020M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G555 scores 1,427 against the Pentium 2020M's 1,412 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron G555. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 398 vs 391, a 1.8% lead for the Celeron G555 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 742 vs 667 (10.6% advantage for the Celeron G555). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,427+1% | 1,412 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 398+2% | 391 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 742+11% | 667 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G555 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 2020M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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: H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G555) and HM70,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Pentium 2020M).
| Feature | Celeron G555 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| 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 G555) vs VT-x / EPT (Pentium 2020M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G555) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium 2020M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G555 targets Desktop, Pentium 2020M targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G555 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G555 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Pentium 2020M debuted at $134.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | Pentium 2020M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-61% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2012 |
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