CPU
GPU
Celeron G1840
Turion X2 RM-76
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 Turion X2 RM-76 is on rank 349, so the Turion X2 RM-76 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 Turion X2 RM-76
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Turion X2 RM-76 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Griffin (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840 | Turion X2 RM-76 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 G1840 and Turion X2 RM-76
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.
Turion X2 RM-76
The Turion X2 RM-76 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Griffin (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,770 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1840 and Turion X2 RM-76 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 RM-76 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840. The Celeron G1840 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Turion X2 RM-76 uses Griffin (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840 scores 1,784 against the Turion X2 RM-76's 1,770 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1840.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Turion X2 RM-76 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+22% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Griffin (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,784 | 1,770 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 488 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 832 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 RM-76 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Turion X2 RM-76 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1840) / not specified (Turion X2 RM-76). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Turion X2 RM-76 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Celeron G1840 | Turion X2 RM-76 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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