Intel Celeron J1900 vs AMD A6-5400K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Celeron J1900 or Intel Celeron J1900 – 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 J1900 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron J1900, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 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
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron J1900 Name AMD A6-5400K
Intel Celeron J1000/N2000 Group AMD A6-5000
6 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron J1900 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron J1900 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.42 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.
4x Cores 2x
2.42 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 2
2.42 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron J1900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron J1900 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 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.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2012
4 Execution units 3
11.2 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
32 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7540D
0.69 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7 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 8.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron J1900 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
Q4/2013 Release date Q3/2012
BGA 1170 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 --
Bay Trail Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
35 $ 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)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
3281
3281
Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
3180
3180

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2177
2177
Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1139
1139

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2103
2103
Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
961
961

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
786
786
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
629
629

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
415
415
Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
228
228

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
294
294
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
275
275

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
174
174
Intel Celeron J1900
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
69
69