CPU
GPU
Celeron G460
Celeron J1900
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 G460 is positioned at rank 586 and the Celeron J1900 is on rank 216, so the Celeron J1900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G460
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G460 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G460 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G460 and Celeron J1900
Celeron G460
The Celeron G460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 December 2011 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,145 points. Launch price was $65.
Celeron J1900
The Celeron J1900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,152 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Celeron G460 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J1900 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J1900 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron G460 versus 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Celeron J1900 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron G460 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J1900 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G460 scores 1,145 against the Celeron J1900's 1,152 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron J1900. L3 cache: 1.5 MB on the Celeron G460 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1900.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.42 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB L2 Cache+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,145 | 1,152 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G460 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1900 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G460 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G460) vs 4 (Celeron J1900) — the Celeron G460 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G460) and Bay Trail SoC (Celeron J1900).
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G460) / not specified (Celeron J1900). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G460) and Intel HD Graphics (Celeron J1900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G460 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G460 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G460 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Intel HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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