CPU
GPU
Pentium G2030T
Celeron G1820T
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 G2030T is positioned at rank 518 and the Celeron G1820T is on rank 500, so the Celeron G1820T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2030T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2030T | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G2030T and Celeron G1820T
Pentium G2030T
The Pentium G2030T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2030T and Celeron G1820T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron G1820T is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2030T scores 1,597 against the Celeron G1820T's 1,599 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1820T. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2030T vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 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 | 1,597 | 1,599 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 415 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2030T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1820T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2030T) / VT-x (Celeron G1820T). The Celeron G1820T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium G2030T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Pentium G2030T | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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