Pentium G2030 vs Celeron G1840
Pentium G2030
Celeron G1840
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 G2030 is positioned at rank 778 and the Celeron G1840 is on rank 420, so the Celeron G1840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+186%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 G2030 and Celeron G1840
Pentium G2030
The Pentium G2030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,769 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1840
The Celeron G1840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,784 points. Launch price was $53.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030 and Celeron G1840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron G1840 is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030 scores 1,769 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1840. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 492 vs 488, a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G2030 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 826 vs 832 (0.7% advantage for the Celeron G1840). L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+7% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,769 | 1,784 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 492 | 488 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 826 | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — 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: H61,B75,H77,Z77,Q77 (Pentium G2030) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840).
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Pentium G2030) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1840) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2030 targets Budget, Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium G2030 rivals Core i3-2100; Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2030 launched at $85 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840 debuted at $35. At current prices ($85 vs $30), the Celeron G1840 is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2030 delivers 20.8 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840 — making the Celeron G1840 the 96.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2030 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $85 | $35-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $30-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.8 | 59.5+186% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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