Athlon II M320 vs Celeron G1840
Athlon II M320
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 II M320 is positioned at rank 809 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 II M320
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II M320 | 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 (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II M320 | 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 II M320 and Celeron G1840
Athlon II M320
The Athlon II M320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,795 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
Both the Athlon II M320 and Celeron G1840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon II M320 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840. The Athlon II M320 uses the Caspian (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II M320 scores 1,795 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II M320. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 188 vs 488, a 88.8% lead for the Celeron G1840 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,955 vs 832 (80.6% advantage for the Athlon II M320).
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Caspian (2009) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,795 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 188 | 488+160% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,955+135% | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II M320 uses the S1g3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon II M320 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840 — the Celeron G1840 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1840 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II M320) vs 16 (Celeron G1840) — the Celeron G1840 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket S1g3 (Athlon II M320) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840).
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II M320) vs VT-x (Celeron G1840). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Athlon II M320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II M320 targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II M320 rivals Core 2 Duo T6400; Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II M320 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840 debuted at $35. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Athlon II M320 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II M320 delivers 119.7 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840 — making the Athlon II M320 the 67.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II M320 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $35-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 119.7+101% | 59.5 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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