CPU
GPU
Celeron G1840
Athlon II X4 600e
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 II X4 600e is on rank 842, 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 II X4 600e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 II X4 600e
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 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.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1840 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 600e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 600e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II X4 600e — a 24% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G1840 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X4 600e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840 scores 1,784 against the Athlon II X4 600e's 1,795 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X4 600e. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 600e.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,784 | 1,795 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 488 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 832 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 600e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — 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: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840) and Socket AM3 (Athlon II X4 600e).
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1840) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X4 600e). 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 | Celeron G1840 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1840 launched at $35 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 600e debuted at $100. At current prices ($30 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 600e is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1840 delivers 59.5 pts/$ vs 89.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 600e — making the Athlon II X4 600e the 40.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Athlon II X4 600e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-65% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.5 | 89.8+51% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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