Celeron J1900
VS
Pentium Dual Core T4200

Celeron J1900 vs Pentium Dual Core T4200

Intel

Celeron J1900

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.42 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Pentium Dual Core T4200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

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 Pentium Dual Core T4200 is on rank 1044, so the Celeron J1900 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 J1900

#57
Ryzen AI 9 365
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#204
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
382%
#205
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
376%
#206
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
346%
#207
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
344%
#208
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
341%
#210
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
329%
#211
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
316%
#212
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
315%
#213
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
307%
#216
Celeron J1900
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4200

#1032
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2554%
#1033
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2516%
#1034
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2310%
#1035
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2299%
#1036
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2278%
#1038
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2200%
#1039
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2110%
#1040
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2106%
#1041
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2050%
#1044
Pentium Dual Core T4200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#1045
A6 Micro-6500T
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#1046
Pentium N3520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#1047
E2-3800
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#1048
Athlon X2 QL-66
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
98%
#1049
Athlon II Neo K145
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
98%
#1050
Celeron P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
98%
#1051
Core 2 Duo U7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
97%
#1052
Pentium 987
MSRP: $134|Avg: $20
97%
#1053
Core i7-4910MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $570
96%
#1054
Pentium T4400
MSRP: $107|Avg: $5
96%
#1056
Athlon X2 QL-65
MSRP: $150|Avg: $22
95%
#1057
Pentium J2850
MSRP: $94|Avg: $94
94%
#1058
Core i7-4900MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $40
94%
#1059
Pentium Dual Core T2370
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron J1900 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Dual Core T4200 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron J1900Pentium Dual Core T4200
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron J1900Pentium Dual Core T4200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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 J1900 and Pentium Dual Core T4200

Intel

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.

Intel

Pentium Dual Core T4200

The Pentium Dual Core T4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,149 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron J1900 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J1900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4200 — a 19% clock advantage for the Celeron J1900. The Celeron J1900 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1900 scores 1,152 against the Pentium Dual Core T4200's 1,149 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron J1900. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1900 vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4200.

FeatureCeleron J1900Pentium Dual Core T4200
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.42 GHz+21%
2 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
Process
22 nm-51%
45 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-D (2013)
NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark
1,152
1,149
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J1900 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron J1900Pentium Dual Core T4200
Socket
FCBGA1170
P
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0+82%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

The Celeron J1900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core T4200 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCeleron J1900Pentium Dual Core T4200
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics