Celeron J1850
VS
E-350

Celeron J1850 vs E-350

Intel

Celeron J1850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2013
VS
AMD

E-350

2 Cores2 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

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 J1850 is positioned at rank 110 and the E-350 is on rank 854, so the Celeron J1850 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 J1850

#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
98%
#98
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
283%
#99
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
279%
#100
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
256%
#101
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
255%
#102
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
253%
#104
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
244%
#105
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
234%
#106
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
234%
#107
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
228%
#110
Celeron J1850
MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A
100%
#114
Core i3-4100M
MSRP: $225|Avg: $99
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar E-350

#842
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1398%
#843
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1378%
#844
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1265%
#845
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1259%
#846
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1248%
#848
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1205%
#849
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1155%
#850
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1153%
#851
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1122%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
100%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#867
Core i7-1160G7
MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron J1850 leads in gaming performance. However, the E-350 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron J1850E-350
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($82)
More affordable ($15)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Zacate (2011−2013) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the E-350 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 82% cheaper ($15 vs $82) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCeleron J1850E-350
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+454%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($82)
More affordable ($15)

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 J1850 and E-350

Intel

Celeron J1850

The Celeron J1850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 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 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: 1,035 points. Launch price was $82.

AMD

E-350

The E-350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zacate (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron J1850 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the E-350 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J1850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron J1850 versus 1.6 GHz on the E-350 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Celeron J1850. The Celeron J1850 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the E-350 uses Zacate (2011−2013) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1850 scores 1,035 against the E-350's 1,049 — a 1.3% lead for the E-350. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1850 vs 0 kB on the E-350.

FeatureCeleron J1850E-350
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz+25%
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
512K (per core)
Process
22 nm-45%
40 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-D (2013)
Zacate (2011−2013)
PassMark
1,035
1,049+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
180
Geekbench 6 Multi
450
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J1850 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E-350 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron J1850E-350
Socket
FCBGA1170
FT1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron J1850) / not specified (E-350). The Celeron J1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the E-350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1850 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1850 rivals Pentium J2900.

FeatureCeleron J1850E-350
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Low Power
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Value Analysis

The Celeron J1850 launched at $82 MSRP, while the E-350 debuted at $50.

FeatureCeleron J1850E-350
MSRP
$82
$50-39%
Avg Price (30d)
$15
Release Date
2013
2011