Pentium G2140 vs Celeron 2957U
Pentium G2140
Celeron 2957U
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 G2140 is positioned at rank 775 and the Celeron 2957U is on rank 53, so the Celeron 2957U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2140
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2957U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2140 | Celeron 2957U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2140 | Celeron 2957U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ 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 G2140 and Celeron 2957U
Pentium G2140
The Pentium G2140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 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: 2,092 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 2957U
The Celeron 2957U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,077 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G2140 and Celeron 2957U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron 2957U is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2140 scores 2,092 against the Celeron 2957U's 2,077 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G2140. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 550 vs 284, a 63.8% lead for the Pentium G2140 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 2957U.
| Feature | Pentium G2140 | Celeron 2957U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+136% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,092 | 2,077 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 550+94% | 284 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 920 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2140 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 2957U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Pentium G2140 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium G2140) vs 10 (Celeron 2957U) — the Pentium G2140 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75 (Pentium G2140) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 2957U).
| Feature | Pentium G2140 | Celeron 2957U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G2140) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron 2957U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron 2957U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2957U rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Pentium G2140 | Celeron 2957U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | Budget |
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