CPU
GPU
Celeron N2930
Celeron J1850
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 N2930 is positioned at rank 1087 and the Celeron J1850 is on rank 110, so the Celeron J1850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2930 | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($82) |
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 N2930 and Celeron J1850
Celeron N2930
The Celeron N2930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,032 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2930 and Celeron J1850 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N2930 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron J1850 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron N2930 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron N2930 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron J1850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2930 scores 1,032 against the Celeron J1850's 1,035 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron J1850. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 170 vs 180, a 5.7% lead for the Celeron J1850 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 502 vs 450 (10.9% advantage for the Celeron N2930). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2930 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1850.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.16 GHz+8% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,032 | 1,035 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 170 | 180+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 502+12% | 450 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FCBGA1170 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2930) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J1850).
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Celeron N2930) vs VT-x (Celeron J1850). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Celeron N2930) and HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron J1850) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1850 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1850 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Celeron N2930 | Celeron J1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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