CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual Core T2390
Celeron G1840
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 Pentium Dual Core T2390 is positioned at rank 863 and the Celeron G1840 is on rank 420, so the Celeron G1840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T2390
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+496%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Pentium Dual Core T2390 and Celeron G1840
Pentium Dual Core T2390
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 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: 1.86 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,771 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1840
The Celeron G1840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,784 points. Launch price was $53.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Dual Core T2390 and Celeron G1840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2390 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 40.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840. The Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T2390 scores 1,771 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G1840.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.8 GHz+51% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,771 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 488 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core T2390) / VT-x (Celeron G1840). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Pentium Dual Core T2390 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core T2390 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840 debuted at $35. At current prices ($5 vs $30), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core T2390 delivers 354.2 pts/$ vs 59.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840 — making the Pentium Dual Core T2390 the 142.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core T2390 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $35-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 354.2+495% | 59.5 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2014 |
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