Intel Celeron G1820 vs AMD Phenom II X2 555

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Intel Celeron G1820 or Intel Celeron G1820 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G1820 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1820, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 555 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 555, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron G1820 Name AMD Phenom II X2 555
Intel Celeron Family AMD Phenom II
3 Generation 2
Intel Celeron G1000 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G1820 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1820 is 2.7 GHz
The AMD Phenom II X2 555 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 555 is 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2 Threads 2
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G1820 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1820 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Phenom II X2 555 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2012 Release date --
11.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
10 Execution units --
7.5 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 53 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
53 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G1820 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X2 555 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2010
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Callisto (K10)
22 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
42 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G1820
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
4047
4047
AMD Phenom II X2 555
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
3182
3182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G1820
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
2311
2311
AMD Phenom II X2 555
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
1726
1726

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G1820
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
191
191
AMD Phenom II X2 555
2C 2T @ 3.2 GHz
162
162