CPU
GPU
Celeron N2920
Pentium G630T
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 N2920 is positioned at rank 278 and the Pentium G630T is on rank 942, so the Celeron N2920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2920
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G630T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2920 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2920 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 N2920 and Pentium G630T
Celeron N2920
The Celeron N2920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,030 points. Launch price was $107.
Pentium G630T
The Pentium G630T 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 1,032 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G630T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron N2920 versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium G630T — a 14% clock advantage for the Pentium G630T (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron N2920 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium G630T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2920 scores 1,030 against the Pentium G630T's 1,032 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G630T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2920 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630T.
| Feature | Celeron N2920 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.3 GHz+24% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,030 | 1,032 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2920 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G630T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2920 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N2920) / not specified (Pentium G630T). The Celeron N2920 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium G630T requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2920 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron N2920 | Pentium G630T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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