Intel Celeron G1840 vs AMD Phenom II X2 B59

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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 Phenom II X2 B59 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B59, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
3 Generation 2
Intel Celeron Family AMD Phenom II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron G1840 Name AMD Phenom II X2 B59
Intel Celeron G1000 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B59 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B59 is 3.4 GHz
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B59 does not have integrated graphics.
10 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
22 nm Technology --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
80 Shaders --
7.5 Generation --
Q4/2012 Release date --
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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.
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No AV1 --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 80 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
53 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B59 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
42 $ Release price --
LGA 1150 Socket AM3
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2011
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Callisto (K10)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes