Celeron J1900 vs Core 2 Duo E8400
Celeron J1900
Core 2 Duo E8400
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 J1900 is positioned at rank 216 and the Core 2 Duo E8400 is on rank 508, 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 J1900
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J1900 | Core 2 Duo E8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J1900 | Core 2 Duo E8400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J1900 and Core 2 Duo E8400
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.
Core 2 Duo E8400
The Core 2 Duo E8400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Celeron J1900 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo E8400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J1900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 versus 3 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8400 — a 21.4% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E8400 (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron J1900 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E8400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1900 scores 1,152 against the Core 2 Duo E8400's 1,165 — a 1.1% lead for the Core 2 Duo E8400. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1900 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E8400.
| Feature | Celeron J1900 | Core 2 Duo E8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.42 GHz | 3 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-D (2013) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,152 | 1,165+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J1900 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E8400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron J1900 versus 1333 on the Core 2 Duo E8400 — the Core 2 Duo E8400 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core 2 Duo E8400 supports up to 16 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 J1900) vs 16 (Core 2 Duo E8400) — the Core 2 Duo E8400 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Bay Trail SoC (Celeron J1900) and P35,G31,G33,P45 (Core 2 Duo E8400).
| Feature | Celeron J1900 | Core 2 Duo E8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | 1333+44333% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron J1900) / true (Core 2 Duo E8400). The Celeron J1900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core 2 Duo E8400 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E8400 rivals Phenom II X2 550.
| Feature | Celeron J1900 | Core 2 Duo E8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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