Athlon II X4 600e vs Celeron G1840
Athlon II X4 600e
Celeron G1840
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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 X4 600e is positioned at rank 842 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 X4 600e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 600e | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 600e | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ 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 X4 600e and Celeron G1840
Athlon II X4 600e
The Athlon II X4 600e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,795 points. Launch price was $130.
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 II X4 600e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1840 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 600e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II X4 600e versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 24% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Athlon II X4 600e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 600e scores 1,795 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X4 600e. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 600e vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 600e | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,795 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 488 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 600e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1840 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Socket AM3 (Athlon II X4 600e) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 600e | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X4 600e) vs VT-x (Celeron G1840). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Athlon II X4 600e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 600e | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 600e launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840 debuted at $35. At current prices ($20 vs $30), the Athlon II X4 600e is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 600e delivers 89.8 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840 — making the Athlon II X4 600e the 40.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 600e | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $35-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 89.8+51% | 59.5 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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