CPU
GPU
Celeron G1840
Athlon 5350
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 G1840 is positioned at rank 420 and the Athlon 5350 is on rank 564, 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 Celeron G1840
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 G1840 and Athlon 5350
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.
Athlon 5350
The Athlon 5350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.05 GHz, with boost up to 2.05 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,796 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1840 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 versus 2.05 GHz on the Athlon 5350 — a 30.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.05 GHz). The Celeron G1840 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5350 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840 scores 1,784 against the Athlon 5350's 1,796 — a 0.7% lead for the Athlon 5350. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 488 vs 223, a 74.5% lead for the Celeron G1840 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 832 vs 708 (16.1% advantage for the Celeron G1840).
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+37% | 2.05 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+37% | 2.05 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,784 | 1,796 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 488+119% | 223 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 832+18% | 708 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5350 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5350 — the Athlon 5350 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1840 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1840) vs 1 (Athlon 5350). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1840) vs 8 (Athlon 5350) — the Celeron G1840 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840) and AM1 (Athlon 5350).
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+209715100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1840) vs true (Athlon 5350). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1840) and Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5350) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240; Athlon 5350 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1840 launched at $35 MSRP, while the Athlon 5350 debuted at $55. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Athlon 5350 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1840 delivers 59.5 pts/$ vs 119.7 pts/$ for the Athlon 5350 — making the Athlon 5350 the 67.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 5350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-36% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.5 | 119.7+101% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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