Celeron G1830 vs A6-6400B
Celeron G1830
A6-6400B
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 G1830 is positioned at rank 594 and the A6-6400B is on rank 655, so the Celeron G1830 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1830
Performance Per Dollar A6-6400B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1830 | A6-6400B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1830 | A6-6400B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G1830 and A6-6400B
Celeron G1830
The Celeron G1830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 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: 2 MB. 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: 1,560 points. Launch price was $85.
A6-6400B
The A6-6400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,573 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1830 and A6-6400B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1830 versus 4.1 GHz on the A6-6400B — a 37.7% clock advantage for the A6-6400B (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Celeron G1830 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-6400B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1830 scores 1,560 against the A6-6400B's 1,573 — a 0.8% lead for the A6-6400B.
| Feature | Celeron G1830 | A6-6400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,560 | 1,573 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 496 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 910 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1830 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-6400B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1830 versus 1866 on the A6-6400B — the A6-6400B supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1830) and FM2 (A6-6400B).
| Feature | Celeron G1830 | A6-6400B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1866+62100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+104857500% | 32 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1830) vs true (A6-6400B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1830) and Radeon HD 8470D (A6-6400B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1830 rivals Pentium G3220; A6-6400B rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Celeron G1830 | A6-6400B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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