Pentium E6300 vs Celeron J1850

Pentium E6300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2009

Celeron J1850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E6300

2 / 2

1,032

0.0%

1,035

+0.3%

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 E6300 is positioned at rank 958 and the Celeron J1850 is on rank 110, so the Celeron J1850 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 E6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25363%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

23966%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17401%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5242%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4152%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3633%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2081%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2053%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1870%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1869%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1849%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1799%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1774%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1766%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1750%

#958

Pentium E6300

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#959

Core i5-661

MSRP: $196|Avg: $40

99%

#960

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

99%

#961

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

99%

#962

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

98%

#963

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#964

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

97%

#965

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

96%

#966

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

96%

#967

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

96%

#968

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

95%

#969

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

95%

#970

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

95%

#972

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

94%

#973

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1850

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

98%

#98

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

283%

#99

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

279%

#100

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

256%

#101

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

255%

#102

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

253%

#104

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

244%

#105

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

234%

#106

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

234%

#107

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

228%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium E6300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron J1850 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium E6300	Celeron J1850
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($82)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium E6300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 82% cheaper ($15 vs $82) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium E6300	Celeron J1850
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+445%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($82)

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 E6300 Benchmark Check

Celeron J1850 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6300 and Celeron J1850

Pentium E6300

The Pentium E6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 May 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,032 points. Launch price was $40.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium E6300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J1850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J1850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium E6300 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron J1850 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Pentium E6300 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium E6300 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J1850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6300 scores 1,032 against the Celeron J1850's 1,035 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron J1850. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6300 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1850.

Feature	Pentium E6300	Celeron J1850
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+40%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+40%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Wolfdale (2008−2010)	Bay Trail-D (2013)
PassMark	1,032	1,035
Geekbench 6 Single	—	180
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	450

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E6300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron J1850 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium E6300	Celeron J1850
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 E6300) / VT-x (Celeron J1850). The Celeron J1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium E6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J1850 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J1850 rivals Pentium J2900.