Intel Celeron G1840 vs AMD A6-5400K

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Intel Celeron G1840 or Intel Celeron G1840 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G1840 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1840, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A6-5400K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-5400K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron G1840 Name AMD A6-5400K
Intel Celeron G1000 Group AMD A6-5000
3 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G1840 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1840 is 2.8 GHz
The AMD A6-5400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5400K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
None None 3.8 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G1840 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1840 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A6-5400K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-5400K uses the AMD Radeon HD 7540D, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2012
10 Execution units 3
11.1 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7540D
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 53 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
53 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G1840 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-5400K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2012
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
42 $ Release price 45 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G1840
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
4483
4483
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
3281
3281

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G1840
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2556
2556
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2103
2103

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2177
2177
Intel Celeron G1840
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1760
1760

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G1840
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1220
1220
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
629
629

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G1840
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
585
585
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
338
338

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G1840
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
579
579
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
415
415