CPU
GPU
Celeron 900
Celeron J1750
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 Celeron 900 is positioned at rank 1193 and the Celeron J1750 is on rank 1234, so the Celeron 900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 900
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Celeron 900 and Celeron J1750
Celeron 900
The Celeron 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron J1750
The Celeron J1750 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $72.
Processing Power
The Celeron J1750 is built on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 900 scores 485 against the Celeron J1750's 505 — a 4% lead for the Celeron J1750. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 150, a 37.8% lead for the Celeron 900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 229 vs 250 (8.8% advantage for the Celeron J1750). Both processors carry 1 MB L2 Cache of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.41 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.41 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 485 | 505+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220+47% | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 229 | 250+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 900 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1750 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron J1750 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron 900) vs 2 (Celeron J1750). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron 900) vs 4 (Celeron J1750) — the Celeron J1750 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1750).
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron 900) vs VT-x (Celeron J1750). The Celeron J1750 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Celeron 900 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 900 targets Budget, Celeron J1750 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Celeron J1750 rivals Pentium J2850.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Celeron J1750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power |
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