Celeron G1850 vs V-Series V140

Celeron G1850 vs V-Series V140 Performance Spectrum

Celeron G1850

2 / 2

1,907

0.0%

1,913

+0.3%

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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.

Celeron G1850 vs V-Series V140 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Celeron G1850 vs V-Series V140: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

Celeron G1850

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 54W instead of 512W, a 458W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics (Haswell), while V-Series V140 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,907 vs 1,913).
❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while V-Series V140 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

V-Series V140

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌848.1% higher power demand at 512W vs 54W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron G1850 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1850 better than V-Series V140?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G1850 is ahead with a 0.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, V-Series V140 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, V-Series V140 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.

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

Celeron G1850 is the better buy right now. Celeron G1850 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $42 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that V-Series V140 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (45.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 G1850 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron G1850 vs V-Series V140 Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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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.

Feature	Celeron G1850	V-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.

Feature	Celeron G1850	V-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	Yes	—
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.