Pentium G2020 vs Celeron 4305UE

Pentium G2020

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Celeron 4305UE

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2020

2 / 2

1,705

+0.4%

1,699

0.0%

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 G2020 is positioned at rank 648 and the Celeron 4305UE is on rank 960, so the Pentium G2020 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 G2020

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11701%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11056%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8028%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2418%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1916%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1676%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

960%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

947%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

863%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

862%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

853%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

830%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

818%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

815%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE

#948

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1848%

#949

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1821%

#950

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1671%

#951

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1664%

#952

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1648%

#954

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1592%

#955

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1526%

#956

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1524%

#957

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1483%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

100%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

99%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

96%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

96%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

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 4305UE (2018) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G2020	Celeron 4305UE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2020 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G2020	Celeron 4305UE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+616%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

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 G2020 Benchmark Check

Celeron 4305UE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2020 and Celeron 4305UE

Pentium G2020

The Pentium G2020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,705 points. Launch price was $60.

Celeron 4305UE

The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2020 and Celeron 4305UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G2020 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020. The Pentium G2020 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 4305UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020 scores 1,705 against the Celeron 4305UE's 1,699 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G2020. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE.

Feature	Pentium G2020	Celeron 4305UE
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+45%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3072 kB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	1,705	1,699
Geekbench 6 Single	—	670
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,065

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2020 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 4305UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G2020	Celeron 4305UE
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2020) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE). The Celeron 4305UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G2020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.

Feature	Pentium G2020	Celeron 4305UE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2020 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Celeron 4305UE debuted at $107. At current prices ($15 vs $107), the Pentium G2020 is $92 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2020 delivers 113.7 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Celeron 4305UE — making the Pentium G2020 the 151% better value option.