Pentium G2130 vs Celeron G1850
Pentium G2130
Celeron G1850
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 G2130 is positioned at rank 675 and the Celeron G1850 is on rank 450, so the Celeron G1850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($8) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+277%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($8) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 G2130 and Celeron G1850
Pentium G2130
The Pentium G2130 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron G1850
The Celeron G1850 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,907 points. Launch price was $101.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2130 and Celeron G1850 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G1850 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium G2130 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1850 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2130 scores 1,915 against the Celeron G1850's 1,907 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G2130. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1850.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,915 | 1,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 543 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 945 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2130 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1850 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G2130) / VT-x (Celeron G1850). The Celeron G1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium G2130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1850 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1850 rivals Pentium G3258.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2130 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron G1850 debuted at $42. At current prices ($8 vs $30), the Pentium G2130 is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2130 delivers 239.4 pts/$ vs 63.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G1850 — making the Pentium G2130 the 116.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $42-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8-73% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 239.4+276% | 63.6 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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