CPU
GPU
Celeron G1840
Celeron Dual-Core T3000
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 Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is on rank 824, 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 Celeron Dual-Core T3000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Penryn-1M (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron Dual-Core T3000
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.
Celeron Dual-Core T3000
The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1840 and Celeron Dual-Core T3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840. The Celeron G1840 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses Penryn-1M (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840 scores 1,784 against the Celeron Dual-Core T3000's 1,797 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3000.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+56% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Penryn-1M (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,784 | 1,797 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 488 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 832 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — 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 8 GB — 120% 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 Mobile Intel 4 Series (Celeron Dual-Core T3000).
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1840) vs false (Celeron Dual-Core T3000). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1840 launched at $35 MSRP, while the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 debuted at $80. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1840 delivers 59.5 pts/$ vs 119.8 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 — making the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 the 67.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Celeron Dual-Core T3000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35-56% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.5 | 119.8+101% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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