Pentium G630T vs Celeron 2981U

Pentium G630T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2011

Celeron 2981U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G630T

2 / 2

1,032

0.0%

1,036

+0.4%

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 G630T is positioned at rank 942 and the Celeron 2981U is on rank 426, so the Celeron 2981U 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 G630T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

23868%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

22553%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

16375%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4933%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3908%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3418%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1958%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1932%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1759%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1759%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1740%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1693%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1669%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1662%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1647%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

100%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

100%

#946

Core i5-650

MSRP: $176|Avg: $22

98%

#947

A10-6790B

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

97%

#948

Phenom X3 8600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#949

Core i3-6100TE

MSRP: $250|Avg: $90

97%

#950

FX-4320

MSRP: $250|Avg: $100

96%

#951

Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $150

96%

#952

Celeron E1200

MSRP: $53|Avg: $98

96%

#954

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

95%

#955

Athlon II X2 250

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

95%

#956

Core i3-2120T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $38

95%

#957

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2981U

#414

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

566%

#415

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

558%

#416

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

512%

#417

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

510%

#418

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

505%

#420

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

488%

#421

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

468%

#422

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

467%

#423

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

455%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G630T leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 2981U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium G630T	Celeron 2981U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($137)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G630T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($15 vs $137) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium G630T	Celeron 2981U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+810%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($137)

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 G630T Benchmark Check

Celeron 2981U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G630T and Celeron 2981U

Pentium G630T

The Pentium G630T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $80.

Celeron 2981U

The Celeron 2981U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,036 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G630T and Celeron 2981U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Pentium G630T versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 2981U — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G630T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium G630T uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 2981U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G630T scores 1,032 against the Celeron 2981U's 1,036 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 2981U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G630T vs 2 MB on the Celeron 2981U.

Feature	Pentium G630T	Celeron 2981U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+44%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+44%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,032	1,036

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G630T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 2981U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G630T	Celeron 2981U
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G630T) / VT-x (Celeron 2981U). The Celeron 2981U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium G630T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2981U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2981U rivals Pentium 2117U.