Celeron J3060 vs Celeron G1820TE
Celeron J3060
Celeron G1820TE
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 J3060 is positioned at rank 313 and the Celeron G1820TE is on rank 679, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3060 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J3060 and Celeron G1820TE
Celeron J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron G1820TE
The Celeron G1820TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,020 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J3060 and Celeron G1820TE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron G1820TE — a 12% clock advantage for the Celeron J3060 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron J3060 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G1820TE uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3060 scores 1,015 against the Celeron G1820TE's 1,020 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1820TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 415, a 69.9% lead for the Celeron G1820TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 370 vs 629 (51.9% advantage for the Celeron G1820TE). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3060 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820TE.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+13% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,015 | 1,020 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 415+108% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 370 | 629+70% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1820TE uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1820TE supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J3060) vs 16 (Celeron G1820TE) — the Celeron G1820TE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron J3060) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820TE).
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820TE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron J3060) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS, Celeron G1820TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710; Celeron G1820TE rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Celeron J3060 | Celeron G1820TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop/NAS | Budget |
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