CPU
GPU
Pentium G2120T
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
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 G2120T is positioned at rank 824 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is on rank 549, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2120T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2120T | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2120T | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+386%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) |
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 G2120T and Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Pentium G2120T
The Pentium G2120T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.7 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: 1,613 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.87 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,625 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2120T and Celeron Dual-Core T1500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is built on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2120T scores 1,613 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1500's 1,625 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.87 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,613 | 1,625 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2120T) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($10 vs $49), the Pentium G2120T is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2120T delivers 161.3 pts/$ vs 33.2 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 — making the Pentium G2120T the 131.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2120T | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 161.3+386% | 33.2 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2008 |
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