Pentium G870 vs Celeron G1840T
Pentium G870
Celeron G1840T
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 G870 is positioned at rank 836 and the Celeron G1840T is on rank 525, so the Celeron G1840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G870
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G870 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G870 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 G870 and Celeron G1840T
Pentium G870
The Pentium G870 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,562 points. Launch price was $97.
Celeron G1840T
The Celeron G1840T 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,576 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G870 and Celeron G1840T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium G870 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G1840T — a 21.4% clock advantage for the Pentium G870 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Pentium G870 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1840T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G870 scores 1,562 against the Celeron G1840T's 1,576 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G1840T. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium G870 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+24% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+24% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,562 | 1,576 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G870 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1840T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G870 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G870) / VT-x (Celeron G1840T). The Celeron G1840T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium G870 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840T rivals Pentium G3240T.
| Feature | Pentium G870 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G870 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840T debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Celeron G1840T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G870 delivers 104.1 pts/$ vs 157.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840T — making the Celeron G1840T the 40.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G870 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $42-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.1 | 157.6+51% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2014 |
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