Pentium G2140 vs Celeron B815

Pentium G2140

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Celeron B815

2 Cores2 Thrd0 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2140

2 / 2

2,092

0.0%

2,093

0.0%

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 B815 is on rank 799, so the Pentium G2140 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2140

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14900%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14079%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10223%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3080%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2439%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2134%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1222%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1206%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1098%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1098%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1086%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1057%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1042%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1038%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1028%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

100%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

100%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

100%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

98%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B815

#786

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1205%

#787

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1188%

#788

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1090%

#789

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1085%

#790

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1076%

#792

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1039%

#793

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

996%

#794

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

994%

#795

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

968%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#800

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#802

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#804

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#808

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#809

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#810

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron B815 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G2140 in both compute-intensive tasks (0% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Celeron B815
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron B815 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 84% cheaper ($15 vs $95) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Celeron B815
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+534%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)	✅ More affordable ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium G2140 Benchmark Check

Celeron B815 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2140 and Celeron B815

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 B815

The Celeron B815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G2140 and Celeron B815 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron B815 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2140 scores 2,092 against the Celeron B815's 2,093 — a 0% lead for the Celeron B815. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B815.

Feature	Pentium G2140	Celeron B815
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+106%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,092	2,093
Geekbench 6 Single	550	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	920	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2140 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron B815 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75 (Pentium G2140) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B815).

Feature	Pentium G2140	Celeron B815
Socket	LGA1155	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G2140) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B815) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron B815 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B815 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Pentium G2140	Celeron B815
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G2140 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron B815 debuted at $86. At current prices ($95 vs $15), the Celeron B815 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2140 delivers 22.0 pts/$ vs 139.5 pts/$ for the Celeron B815 — making the Celeron B815 the 145.5% better value option.