Name: Intel Celeron 1020E
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron 1020E

Overall score

4.8

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Popularity

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When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

6.8

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

Performance

5.0

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cache & Architecture

3.8

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

Memory & PCIe

3.6

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A

Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

Integrated Graphics

7.9

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

5.9

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

Intel Celeron 1020E vs the average processor

Why is Intel Celeron 1020E better than the average processor?

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33.7% smaller die size
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower die size than the average processor (118 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower die size than the average processor (118 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².118 mm² vs 178 mm²
5 °C higher TJ Max
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=100 °C
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
Supports ECC memory
Intel Celeron 1020E supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Celeron 1020E supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
45.3% lower boost power
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <50 W
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.35 W vs 64 W
10x cheaper
Intel Celeron 1020E is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
Intel Celeron 1020E is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).£25 vs £250
22.2% lower base power
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <30 W
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=350 MHz
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.650 MHz vs 350 MHz
33.7% smaller die size
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower die size than the average processor (118 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
Supports ECC memory
Intel Celeron 1020E supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
85.7% higher GPU clock speed
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
5 °C higher TJ Max
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
45.3% lower boost power
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
22.2% lower base power
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Why is Intel Celeron 1020E worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Celeron 1020E supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
7 year/s older release date
Intel Celeron 1020E has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
January 2013
50.7% weaker single-core performance
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,224 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
86.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,406 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
6 fewer CPU threads
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
No multithreading support
Intel Celeron 1020E does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
1 fewer threads per core
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
No Turbo Boost
Intel Celeron 1020E does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
6 lower clock multiplier
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (22 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
41.7% less L3 per core
Intel Celeron 1020E has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
75% smaller L3 cache
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
66.7% smaller L1 cache
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
50% less L2 per core
Intel Celeron 1020E has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Celeron 1020E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
71.7% fewer transistors
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Celeron 1020E uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Celeron 1020E supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
Older PCIe version
Intel Celeron 1020E supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
75% less memory capacity
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
No configurable TDP
Intel Celeron 1020E does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
5 °C higher CPU temperature
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
50.7% weaker single-core performance
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,224 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,224 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,224 vs 2,483
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
86.7% lower PassMark score
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,406 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,406 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,406 vs 10,532.5
83.3% larger process node
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
Intel Celeron 1020E has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
Narrower instruction support
Intel Celeron 1020E supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Celeron 1020E supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
41.7% less L3 per core
Intel Celeron 1020E has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Celeron 1020E has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
6 fewer CPU threads
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Celeron 1020E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Celeron 1020E has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Celeron 1020E?

Cost-effective and affordable for budget builds or basic embedded systems.
Sufficient for basic productivity like web browsing, emails, and word processing.
Stable and reliable performance for low-demand, non-intensive tasks.
Integrated graphics are capable of handling standard 1080p media playback.
Supports ECC memory, which is uncommon for entry-level consumer chips.
Low power consumption compared to higher-end desktop processors.

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron 1020E?

Weak multitasking due to having only 2 cores and 2 threads without Hyper-Threading.
Lacks modern features like Turbo Boost, AES-NI, and Quick Sync video.
Poor gaming performance; struggle with most modern 3D titles and AAA games.
Insufficient for heavy workloads like video editing, CAD, or virtualization.
Higher 35W TDP compared to more efficient mobile-focused Celeron variants.
Noticeable slowdowns or high CPU usage during background system updates.
Dated Ivy Bridge architecture limits its long-term future-proofing.

Expert reviews

cpubenchmark.net

10/06/2024

Intel Celeron 1020E @ 2.20GHz - CPU PassMark Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron 1020E is a 22nm, dual-core processor from 2013 designed for embedded systems and budget laptops, featuring a 2.20 GHz clock speed and 35W TDP. It provides adequate, stable performance for basic tasks, including web browsing and 1080p media playback, with a PassMark score of around 1,406. Pros include superior single-thread performance compared to older mobile...Read more

cpu-monkey.com

21/05/2014

Intel Celeron 1020E - CPU Comparison and Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron 1020E is a 22nm dual-core processor from early 2013 designed for embedded systems and industrial applications, operating at 2.2 GHz with 2 MB of L3 cache and integrated HD Graphics. Pros include support for ECC memory for high-reliability scenarios and a stable 35W TDP, making it suitable for long-term industrial use cases. Cons include a lack of Hyper-Threading...Read more

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron 1020E

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