Celeron J1800 vs Celeron B830
Celeron J1800
Celeron B830
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 J1800 is positioned at rank 750 and the Celeron B830 is on rank 869, so the Celeron J1800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1800
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J1800 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J1800 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J1800 and Celeron B830
Celeron J1800
The Celeron J1800 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $72.
Celeron B830
The Celeron B830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 815 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J1800 and Celeron B830 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Celeron J1800 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron B830 — a 35.6% clock advantage for the Celeron J1800 (base: 2.41 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron J1800 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron B830 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1800 scores 820 against the Celeron B830's 815 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron J1800. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1800 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B830.
| Feature | Celeron J1800 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.58 GHz+43% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.41 GHz+34% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-D (2013) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 820 | 815 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J1800 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron B830 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The Celeron B830 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J1800) vs 16 (Celeron B830) — the Celeron B830 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1800) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B830).
| Feature | Celeron J1800 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron J1800) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B830) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1800 targets Low Power, Celeron B830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J1800 rivals Pentium J2850; Celeron B830 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron J1800 | Celeron B830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget |
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