Athlon II X2 270u vs Celeron J1850
Athlon II X2 270u
Celeron J1850
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X2 270u is positioned at rank 897 and the Celeron J1850 is on rank 110, so the Celeron J1850 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 X2 270u
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+728%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) |
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 X2 270u and Celeron J1850
Athlon II X2 270u
The Athlon II X2 270u is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,045 points. Launch price was $68.
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.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 270u 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 GHz on the Athlon II X2 270u versus 2 GHz on the Celeron J1850 — identical boost frequencies. The Athlon II X2 270u uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J1850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 270u scores 1,045 against the Celeron J1850's 1,035 — a 1% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 180, a 50% lead for the Athlon II X2 270u that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 550 vs 450 (20% advantage for the Athlon II X2 270u). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 270u vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1850.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,045 | 1,035 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 531 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300+67% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 550+22% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 270u uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1850 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X2 270u supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon II X2 270u) vs 4 (Celeron J1850) — the Athlon II X2 270u offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 760G,AMD 880G,AMD 970 (Athlon II X2 270u) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1850).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X2 270u) vs VT-x (Celeron J1850). The Celeron J1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon II X2 270u requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 270u targets Office/Budget Desktop, Celeron J1850 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 270u rivals Pentium E5700; Celeron J1850 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Office/Budget Desktop | Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 270u launched at $68 MSRP, while the Celeron J1850 debuted at $82.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 270u | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $68-17% | $82 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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