CPU
GPU
Phenom X3 8400
Celeron J1900
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 X3 8400 is positioned at rank 509 and the Celeron J1900 is on rank 216, so the Celeron J1900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8400
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8400 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8400 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 X3 8400 and Celeron J1900
Phenom X3 8400
The Phenom X3 8400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,164 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron J1900
The Celeron J1900 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 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: 1,152 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8400 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron J1900 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J1900 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X3 8400 versus 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Celeron J1900. The Phenom X3 8400 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron J1900 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8400 scores 1,164 against the Celeron J1900's 1,152 — a 1% lead for the Phenom X3 8400. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8400 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron J1900.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8400 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.42 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,164+1% | 1,152 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8400 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J1900 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8400 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Celeron J1900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Phenom X3 8400 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8400 | Celeron J1900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics |
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