Pentium D 820 vs Celeron 1020E

Pentium D 820

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2005

Celeron 1020E

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 820

2 / 2

1,412

+0.4%

1,406

0.0%

Celeron B820

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

Pentium E5700

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

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 D 820 is positioned at rank 1065 and the Celeron 1020E is on rank 951, so the Celeron 1020E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 820

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53194%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50263%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

36495%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10994%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8709%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7618%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4363%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4306%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3921%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3921%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3877%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3772%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3720%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3705%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3671%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

100%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

99%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

99%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

98%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

96%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

96%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

92%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

85%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

84%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

81%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

79%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

73%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

69%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

68%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

67%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E

#939

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1794%

#940

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1768%

#941

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1623%

#942

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1616%

#943

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1601%

#945

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1546%

#946

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1483%

#947

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1480%

#948

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1440%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

99%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 1020E (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium D 820	Celeron 1020E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 820 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium D 820	Celeron 1020E
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium D 820 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1020E Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 820 and Celeron 1020E

Pentium D 820

The Pentium D 820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 1020E

The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D 820 and Celeron 1020E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 820 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E — a 24% clock advantage for the Pentium D 820 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium D 820 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 1020E uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 820 scores 1,412 against the Celeron 1020E's 1,406 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium D 820. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium D 820 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E.

Feature	Pentium D 820	Celeron 1020E
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,412	1,406
Geekbench 6 Single	166	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 820 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 1020E uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 820 versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1020E — the Celeron 1020E supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 1020E supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium D 820) vs 16 (Celeron 1020E) — the Celeron 1020E offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 945,Intel 955 (Pentium D 820) and QM77,HM76 (Celeron 1020E).

Feature	Pentium D 820	Celeron 1020E
Socket	LGA775	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	DDR3-1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: No (Pentium D 820) vs VT-x (Celeron 1020E). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium D 820 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.

Feature	Pentium D 820	Celeron 1020E
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	No	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D 820 launched at $241 MSRP, while the Celeron 1020E debuted at $86. At current prices ($20 vs $20), the Celeron 1020E is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D 820 delivers 70.6 pts/$ vs 70.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 1020E — making the Pentium D 820 the 0.4% better value option.