Pentium G850 vs Celeron N2810
Pentium G850
Celeron N2810
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 G850 is positioned at rank 857 and the Celeron N2810 is on rank 605, so the Celeron N2810 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G850
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2810
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G850 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G850 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($75) | ✅ 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 G850 and Celeron N2810
Pentium G850
The Pentium G850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,491 points. Launch price was $27.
Celeron N2810
The Celeron N2810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,474 points. Launch price was $260.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G850 and Celeron N2810 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G850 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2810 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G850 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium G850 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2810 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G850 scores 1,491 against the Celeron N2810's 1,474 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G850. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G850 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N2810.
| Feature | Pentium G850 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+45% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,491+1% | 1,474 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G850 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2810 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G850 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G850) / true (Celeron N2810). The Celeron N2810 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium G850 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2810 rivals AMD A4-1250.
| Feature | Pentium G850 | Celeron N2810 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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