Celeron G1840T vs Core i5-4302Y

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Celeron G1840T vs Core i5-4302Y FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron G1840T vs Core i5-4302Y: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron G1840T

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 54W instead of 512W, a 458W reduction.
✅33.3% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 12) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,576 vs 1,580).
❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while Core i5-4302Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-4302Y

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌848.1% higher power demand at 512W vs 54W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1840T better than Core i5-4302Y?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G1840T is ahead with a 1.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-4302Y pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-4302Y is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G1840T is the better buy right now. Celeron G1840T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $42 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i5-4302Y is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (37.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G1840T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron G1840T vs Core i5-4302Y Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Celeron G1840T

The Celeron G1840T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,576 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4302Y

The Core i5-4302Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G1840T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4302Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G1840T versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G1840T scores 1,576 against the Core i5-4302Y's 1,580 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4302Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840T vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4302Y.

Feature	Celeron G1840T	Core i5-4302Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+9%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+56%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,576	1,580
Geekbench 6 Single	—	676
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,086

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1840T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4302Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1840T versus DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4302Y — the Core i5-4302Y supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1840T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1840T) vs 12 (Core i5-4302Y) — the Celeron G1840T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840T) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4302Y).

Feature	Celeron G1840T	Core i5-4302Y
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600+20%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1840T) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1840T) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4302Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840T targets Budget, Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840T rivals Pentium G3240T.

Feature	Celeron G1840T	Core i5-4302Y
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics (Haswell)	Intel HD Graphics 4200
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use	Budget	Productivity