Celeron G1850 vs Athlon 5370
Celeron G1850
Athlon 5370
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 G1850 is positioned at rank 450 and the Athlon 5370 is on rank 545, so the Celeron G1850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1850
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1850 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1850 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) |
| 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 G1850 and Athlon 5370
Celeron G1850
The Celeron G1850 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,907 points. Launch price was $101.
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5370 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G1850 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G1850 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G1850 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5370 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1850 scores 1,907 against the Athlon 5370's 1,906 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1850. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 543 vs 247, a 74.9% lead for the Celeron G1850 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 945 vs 636 (39.1% advantage for the Celeron G1850).
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,907 | 1,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 543+120% | 247 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 945+49% | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1850 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5370 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1850 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1850) vs 1 (Athlon 5370). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1850) vs 4 (Athlon 5370) — the Celeron G1850 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1850) and AM1,A50M (Athlon 5370).
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1850) vs AMD-V (Athlon 5370). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1850) and Radeon R3 (Athlon 5370) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1850 targets Budget, Athlon 5370 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1850 rivals Pentium G3258.
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1850 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon 5370 debuted at $55. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Athlon 5370 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1850 delivers 63.6 pts/$ vs 127.1 pts/$ for the Athlon 5370 — making the Athlon 5370 the 66.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1850 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-24% | $55 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.6 | 127.1+100% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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