CPU
GPU
Phenom X4 9650
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 Phenom X4 9650 is positioned at rank 362 and the Celeron G1840 is on rank 420, so the Phenom X4 9650 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9650
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9650 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9650 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Phenom X4 9650 and Celeron G1840
Phenom X4 9650
The Phenom X4 9650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 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: 1,777 points. Launch price was $149.
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
The Phenom X4 9650 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1840 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9650 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X4 9650 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1840 — a 19.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G1840. The Phenom X4 9650 uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1840 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9650 scores 1,777 against the Celeron G1840's 1,784 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G1840. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9650 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9650 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.8 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,777 | 1,784 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 488 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 832 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9650 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1840 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9650 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | 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 X4 9650) / VT-x (Celeron G1840). The Celeron G1840 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Phenom X4 9650 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840 rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9650 | Celeron G1840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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