Celeron G1850
VS
V-Series V140

Celeron G1850 vs V-Series V140

Intel

Celeron G1850

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014
VS
AMD

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

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 V-Series V140 is on rank 579, so the Celeron G1850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1850

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
6866%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
6488%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4711%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1419%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1124%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
983%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
563%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
556%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
506%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
506%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
500%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
487%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
480%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
478%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
474%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
99%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
99%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
99%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
99%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
99%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
98%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
98%
#450
Celeron G1850
MSRP: $42|Avg: $30
100%
#451
Celeron G3900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $70
100%
#453
Phenom X4 9100e
MSRP: $200|Avg: $35
99%
#457
Celeron G3950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $30
99%
#463
Athlon X2 340
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V140

#567
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
767%
#568
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
756%
#569
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
694%
#570
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
691%
#571
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
684%
#573
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
661%
#574
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
634%
#575
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
633%
#576
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
616%
#579
V-Series V140
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#583
Processor N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $100
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron G1850 leads in gaming performance. However, the V-Series V140 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron G1850V-Series V140
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron G1850V-Series V140
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 V-Series V140

Intel

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.

AMD

V-Series V140

The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron G1850 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron G1850 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G1850 versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G1850. The Celeron G1850 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1850 scores 1,907 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 0.3% lead for the V-Series V140.

FeatureCeleron G1850V-Series V140
Cores / Threads
2 / 2+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz+26%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
3 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
22 nm-51%
45 nm
Architecture
Haswell (2013−2015)
Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark
1,907
1,913
Geekbench 6 Single
543
Geekbench 6 Multi
945
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1850 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G1850V-Series V140
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1850) / not specified (V-Series V140). The Celeron G1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1850 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1850 rivals Pentium G3258.

FeatureCeleron G1850V-Series V140
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Haswell)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget