CPU
GPU
Phenom II X4 N930
Celeron G1830
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 Phenom II X4 N930 is positioned at rank 422 and the Celeron G1830 is on rank 594, so the Phenom II X4 N930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 N930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 N930 | Celeron G1830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 N930 | Celeron G1830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 Phenom II X4 N930 and Celeron G1830
Phenom II X4 N930
The Phenom II X4 N930 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G1830
The Celeron G1830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 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: 2 MB. 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: 1,560 points. Launch price was $85.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 N930 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1830 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 N930 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 N930 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1830 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1830. The Phenom II X4 N930 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1830 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 N930 scores 1,558 against the Celeron G1830's 1,560 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1830.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 N930 | Celeron G1830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,558 | 1,560 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 496 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 910 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 N930 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1830 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 N930 | Celeron G1830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 N930) / VT-x (Celeron G1830). The Celeron G1830 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Phenom II X4 N930 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1830 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1830 rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 N930 | Celeron G1830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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