Pentium D 940 vs Celeron J1800

Pentium D 940

2 Cores2 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006

Celeron J1800

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 940

2 / 2

875

+6.7%

820

0.0%

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 Pentium D 940 is positioned at rank 1055 and the Celeron J1800 is on rank 750, so the Celeron J1800 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 Pentium D 940

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

47016%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

44425%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

32256%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

9717%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

7697%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6734%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3857%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3806%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3466%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3465%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3427%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3334%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3288%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3274%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3245%

#1055

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

100%

#1056

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

100%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

99%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

98%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

97%

#1060

Core 2 Duo E8300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

95%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

91%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

91%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

89%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

88%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

88%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

87%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

86%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

85%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1800

#738

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1074%

#739

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1058%

#740

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

971%

#741

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

967%

#742

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

958%

#744

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

925%

#745

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

887%

#746

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

885%

#747

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

862%

#750

Celeron J1800

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron J1800 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium D 940	Celeron J1800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 940 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium D 940	Celeron J1800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Pentium D 940 Benchmark Check

Celeron J1800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 940 and Celeron J1800

Pentium D 940

The Pentium D 940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 January 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 875 points. Launch price was $423.

Celeron J1800

The Celeron J1800 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 820 points. Launch price was $72.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D 940 and Celeron J1800 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium D 940 versus 2.58 GHz on the Celeron J1800 — a 21.5% clock advantage for the Pentium D 940 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Pentium D 940 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron J1800 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 940 scores 875 against the Celeron J1800's 820 — a 6.5% lead for the Pentium D 940. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium D 940 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1800.

Feature	Pentium D 940	Celeron J1800
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+24%	2.58 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+33%	2.41 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	875+7%	820
Geekbench 6 Single	—	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	250

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 940 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron J1800 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D 940	Celeron J1800
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
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: not specified (Pentium D 940) / VT-x (Celeron J1800). The Celeron J1800 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium D 940 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1800 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1800 rivals Pentium J2850.