Celeron J1900
VS
Pentium E6800

Celeron J1900 vs Pentium E6800

Intel

Celeron J1900

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.42 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Pentium E6800

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 0.33 GHz2010

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 E6800 is on rank 932, 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 E6800

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
23210%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
21931%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
15924%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
4797%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
3800%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
3324%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1904%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1879%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1711%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1711%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1692%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1646%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1623%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1616%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1602%
#303
Core i7-5960X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $83
100%
#932
Pentium E6800
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
100%
#933
Core i3-530
MSRP: $113|Avg: $15
100%
#935
Core i3-2105
MSRP: $138|Avg: $30
99%
#936
Athlon II X3 405e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
99%
#937
Core i3-3225
MSRP: $172|Avg: $167
99%
#938
Athlon II X3 400e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#939
Athlon II X2 245e
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
98%
#940
Core i3-3220T
MSRP: $149|Avg: $146
98%
#941
Athlon II X2 240e
MSRP: $77|Avg: $77
97%
#942
Pentium G630T
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
97%
#943
Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
MSRP: $990|Avg: $175
97%
#946
Core i5-650
MSRP: $176|Avg: $22
95%
#947
A10-6790B
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron J1900 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium E6800 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron J1900Pentium E6800
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron J1900Pentium E6800
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 E6800

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 E6800

The Pentium E6800 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 0.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $831.

Processing Power

The Celeron J1900 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium E6800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J1900 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 versus 0.33 GHz on the Pentium E6800 — a 152% clock advantage for the Celeron J1900 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). The Celeron J1900 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium E6800 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1900 scores 1,152 against the Pentium E6800's 1,155 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium E6800. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1900 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E6800.

FeatureCeleron J1900Pentium E6800
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.42 GHz+633%
0.33 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
3.33 GHz+67%
L3 Cache
2 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB (total)
Process
22 nm-51%
45 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-D (2013)
Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark
1,152
1,155
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J1900 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E6800 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron J1900Pentium E6800
Socket
FCBGA1170
LGA775
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 E6800 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCeleron J1900Pentium E6800
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics