Athlon II N350 vs Celeron J1850

CPU

GPU

Athlon II N350

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

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Celeron J1850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

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Athlon II N350 vs Celeron J1850 Performance Spectrum

Athlon II N350

2 / 2

1,045

+1.0%

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Celeron J1850

4 / 4

1,035

0.0%

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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.

Athlon II N350 vs Celeron J1850 FPS Benchmarks

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Athlon II N350 vs Celeron J1850: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon II N350

2010

Why buy it

✅+16.7% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 1W instead of 2W, a 1W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (400 vs 450).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.4 vs 12.6 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $82 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron J1850 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Celeron J1850

2013

Why buy it

✅+12.5% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Costs $18 less on MSRP ($82 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$ ($82 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics (Bay Trail), while Athlon II N350 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (180 vs 210).
❌100% higher power demand at 2W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron J1850 better than Athlon II N350?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon II N350 is ahead with a 2.1% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron J1850 pulls ahead with 12.5% better Geekbench multi-core.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron J1850 is the stronger fit. You are getting 12.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron J1850 is the better buy right now. Celeron J1850 comes in $18 cheaper on MSRP at $82 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and it still gives you 12.5% better Geekbench multi-core. The compromise is that Athlon II N350 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.1% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 20.8% better value on MSRP (12.6 vs 10.4 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron J1850 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2010) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Athlon II N350 vs Celeron J1850 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon II N350

The Athlon II N350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $149.

Celeron J1850

The Celeron J1850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,035 points. Launch price was $82.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II N350 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J1850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J1850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Athlon II N350 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron J1850 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Athlon II N350. The Athlon II N350 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J1850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N350 scores 1,045 against the Celeron J1850's 1,035 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II N350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 210 vs 180, a 15.4% lead for the Athlon II N350 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 400 vs 450 (11.8% advantage for the Celeron J1850).

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron J1850
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	1,045	1,035
Geekbench 6 Single	210+17%	180
Geekbench 6 Multi	400	450+13%

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II N350 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1850 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II N350 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron J1850 — the Celeron J1850 supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II N350) vs 4 (Celeron J1850) — the Celeron J1850 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: RS880M,SB850 (Athlon II N350) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1850).

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron J1850
Socket	S1	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3L-1333+25%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II N350) vs VT-x (Celeron J1850). The Celeron J1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon II N350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II N350 targets Legacy Laptop, Celeron J1850 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Athlon II N350 rivals Pentium P6100; Celeron J1850 rivals Pentium J2900.

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron J1850
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Legacy Laptop	Low Power

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon II N350 was priced at $100, while the Celeron J1850 came in at $82. On launch pricing ($100 vs $82), Celeron J1850 was $18 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II N350 delivers 10.4 pts/$ vs 12.6 pts/$ for the Celeron J1850 — making the Celeron J1850 the 18.8% better value option.

Feature	Athlon II N350	Celeron J1850
MSRP	$100	$82-18%
Performance per Dollar	10.4	12.6+21%
Release Date	2010	2013

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