CPU
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Pentium 2020M
Celeron G555
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 Pentium 2020M is positioned at rank 1063 and the Celeron G555 is on rank 634, 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 Pentium 2020M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G555
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | Celeron G555 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 2020M | Celeron G555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+803%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Pentium 2020M and Celeron G555
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium 2020M and Celeron G555 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 2020M versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G555 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G555 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium 2020M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G555 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2020M scores 1,412 against the Celeron G555's 1,427 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron G555. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 391 vs 398, a 1.8% lead for the Celeron G555 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 667 vs 742 (10.6% advantage for the Celeron G555). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Celeron G555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,412 | 1,427+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 391 | 398+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 667 | 742+11% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 2020M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G555 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 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: HM70,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Pentium 2020M) and H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G555).
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Celeron G555 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| 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 / EPT (Pentium 2020M) vs VT-x (Celeron G555). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Pentium 2020M) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G555) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium 2020M targets Budget, Celeron G555 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G555 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Celeron G555 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium 2020M launched at $134 MSRP, while the Celeron G555 debuted at $52.
| Feature | Pentium 2020M | Celeron G555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $52-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2012 |
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