Athlon 5350 vs Celeron G1840
Athlon 5350
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 Athlon 5350 is positioned at rank 564 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 Athlon 5350
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5350 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5350 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Athlon 5350 and Celeron G1840
Athlon 5350
The Athlon 5350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 2.05 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Athlon 5350 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1840 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.05 GHz on the Athlon 5350 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 30.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840 (base: 2.05 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon 5350 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5350 scores 1,796 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon 5350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 223 vs 488, a 74.5% lead for the Celeron G1840 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 708 vs 832 (16.1% advantage for the Celeron G1840).
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.8 GHz+37% |
| Base Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.8 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,796 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | 488+119% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 708 | 832+18% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5350 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5350 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840 — the Athlon 5350 supports 199.3% 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 (Athlon 5350) vs 2 (Celeron G1840). PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 5350) vs 16 (Celeron G1840) — the Celeron G1840 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1 (Athlon 5350) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840).
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 32 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 5350) vs VT-x (Celeron G1840). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5350) 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: Athlon 5350 rivals Pentium J2900; Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5350 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840 debuted at $35. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Athlon 5350 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5350 delivers 119.7 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840 — making the Athlon 5350 the 67.3% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5350 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55 | $35-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.7+101% | 59.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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