CPU
GPU
Celeron G1840T
Phenom X4 9500
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 G1840T is positioned at rank 525 and the Phenom X4 9500 is on rank 1061, so the Celeron G1840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840T
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840T | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840T | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+202%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 G1840T and Phenom X4 9500
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.
Phenom X4 9500
The Phenom X4 9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,564 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1840T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9500 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9500 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G1840T versus 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X4 9500 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840T. The Celeron G1840T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X4 9500 uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840T scores 1,576 against the Phenom X4 9500's 1,564 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1840T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840T vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9500.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+14% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,576 | 1,564 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9500 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM2+ |
| 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 G1840T) / not specified (Phenom X4 9500). The Celeron G1840T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Phenom X4 9500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840T rivals Pentium G3240T.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1840T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9500 debuted at $247. At current prices ($10 vs $30), the Celeron G1840T is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1840T delivers 157.6 pts/$ vs 52.1 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9500 — making the Celeron G1840T the 100.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Phenom X4 9500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-83% | $247 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 157.6+202% | 52.1 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2007 |
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