Celeron N4020 vs Core i3-2100T
Celeron N4020
Core i3-2100T
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 N4020 is positioned at rank 993 and the Core i3-2100T is on rank 962, so the Core i3-2100T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2100T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4020 | Core i3-2100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4020 | Core i3-2100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($127) |
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 N4020 and Core i3-2100T
Celeron N4020
The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-2100T
The Core i3-2100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 1,531 points. Launch price was $180.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4020 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-2100T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 versus 2.5 GHz on the Core i3-2100T — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N4020 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron N4020 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-2100T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4020 scores 1,535 against the Core i3-2100T's 1,531 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4020. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4020 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2100T.
| Feature | Celeron N4020 | Core i3-2100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+127% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,535 | 1,531 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4020 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2100T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4020 | Core i3-2100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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