Pentium G2020T vs Celeron 5205U

Pentium G2020T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Celeron 5205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2020T

2 / 2

1,430

0.0%

1,432

+0.1%

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 G2020T is positioned at rank 741 and the Celeron 5205U is on rank 1231, so the Pentium G2020T 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 G2020T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13953%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13184%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9573%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2884%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2284%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1998%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1145%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1130%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1029%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1028%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1017%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

990%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

976%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

972%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

963%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

99%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

99%

#740

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

100%

#741

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

100%

#742

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

100%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

99%

#746

Core i5-6400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $40

99%

#748

Core i5-3570K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#749

Athlon II X3 455

MSRP: $88|Avg: $15

99%

#750

Core i5-3570S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $59

98%

#751

Core i7-3770

MSRP: $294|Avg: $60

98%

#752

Pentium G2120

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#753

Core i5-3340S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $25

97%

#754

Celeron G1101

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

97%

#755

FX-8150

MSRP: $245|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

8811%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

8682%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7970%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7934%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

7861%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

7592%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

7279%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

7267%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

7072%

#1230

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

100%

#1231

Celeron 5205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1232

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

84%

#1234

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

71%

#1235

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

64%

#1236

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

62%

#1237

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

61%

#1239

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

55%

#1240

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

51%

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 5205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G2020T	Celeron 5205U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G2020T (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G2020T	Celeron 5205U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($69)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 G2020T Benchmark Check

Celeron 5205U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2020T and Celeron 5205U

Pentium G2020T

The Pentium G2020T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $64.

Celeron 5205U

The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2020T and Celeron 5205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium G2020T versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G2020T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium G2020T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 5205U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2020T scores 1,430 against the Celeron 5205U's 1,432 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 5205U. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2020T vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U.

Feature	Pentium G2020T	Celeron 5205U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+32%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+32%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	3072 kB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,430	1,432
Geekbench 6 Single	—	385
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	650

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2020T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 5205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G2020T	Celeron 5205U
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2020T) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U). The Celeron 5205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Pentium G2020T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.