CPU
GPU
Pentium G3240T
Celeron G1820
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 G3240T is positioned at rank 652 and the Celeron G1820 is on rank 895, so the Pentium G3240T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3240T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3240T | Celeron G1820 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3240T | Celeron G1820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G3240T and Celeron G1820
Pentium G3240T
The Pentium G3240T 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: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1820
The Celeron G1820 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. 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: 1,696 points. Launch price was $110.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3240T and Celeron G1820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron G1820 is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3240T scores 1,693 against the Celeron G1820's 1,696 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G1820. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G3240T vs 2 MB on the Celeron G1820.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Celeron G1820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | — | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,693 | 1,696 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 496 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 910 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1150 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Celeron G1820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | 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 G3240T) / VT-x (Celeron G1820). The Celeron G1820 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium G3240T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820 rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Celeron G1820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3240T launched at $64 MSRP, while the Celeron G1820 debuted at $110. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron G1820 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3240T delivers 112.9 pts/$ vs 113.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G1820 — making the Celeron G1820 the 0.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3240T | Celeron G1820 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-42% | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.9 | 113.1 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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