A8-6410 vs Celeron G1840
A8-6410
Celeron G1840
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 A8-6410 is positioned at rank 928 and the Celeron G1840 is on rank 420, so the Celeron G1840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6410
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6410 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6410 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 A8-6410 and Celeron G1840
A8-6410
The A8-6410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,772 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron G1840
The Celeron G1840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,784 points. Launch price was $53.
Processing Power
The A8-6410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1840 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-6410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-6410 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A8-6410 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6410 scores 1,772 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G1840.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Beema (2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,772 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 488 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6410 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6410 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840 — the A8-6410 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1840 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A8-6410) vs 2 (Celeron G1840). PCIe lanes: 4 (A8-6410) vs 16 (Celeron G1840) — the Celeron G1840 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3b (A8-6410) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840).
| Feature | A8-6410 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-6410) vs VT-x (Celeron G1840). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-6410) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1840) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A8-6410 rivals Pentium N3530; Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A8-6410 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840 debuted at $35. At current prices ($40 vs $30), the Celeron G1840 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-6410 delivers 44.3 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840 — making the Celeron G1840 the 29.2% better value option.
| Feature | A8-6410 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $35-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3 | 59.5+34% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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