CPU
GPU
Celeron G1840
Athlon 64 FX-72
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 64 FX-72 is on rank 1100, 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 64 FX-72
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Windsor (2006−2007) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 64 FX-72
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 64 FX-72
The Athlon 64 FX-72 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Windsor (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: F. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 1,794 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1840 and Athlon 64 FX-72 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — identical boost frequencies. The Celeron G1840 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses Windsor (2006−2007) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840 scores 1,784 against the Athlon 64 FX-72's 1,794 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-72. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840 vs 0 kB on the Athlon 64 FX-72.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Windsor (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,784 | 1,794 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 488 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 832 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 uses F (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon 64 FX-72 — the Celeron G1840 supports 40% 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 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1840) vs 0 (Athlon 64 FX-72) — the Celeron G1840 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840) and AMD F (1207) (Athlon 64 FX-72).
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | F |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1840) / not specified (Athlon 64 FX-72). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Athlon 64 FX-72 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1840 launched at $35 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-72 debuted at $799. At current prices ($30 vs $40), the Celeron G1840 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1840 delivers 59.5 pts/$ vs 44.9 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-72 — making the Celeron G1840 the 28% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon 64 FX-72 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-96% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.5+33% | 44.9 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2006 |
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