Celeron J1800 vs Athlon 64 X2 4200+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 4200+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.46
+27.8%
Celeron J1800
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.36

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ outperforms Celeron J1800 by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29353046
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Celeron
Power efficiency0.493.39
Architecture codenameManchester (2005−2006)Bay Trail-D (2013)
Release dateDecember 2006 (18 years ago)1 November 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$309$72

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speedno data2.41 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.58 GHz
L1 cache256K112 KB
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache0 KB1 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography90 nm22 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket939FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDIno data-
RSTno data-

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data8 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data792 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 0.46
+27.8%
Celeron J1800 0.36

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ 731
+27.6%
Celeron J1800 573

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.46 0.36
Chip lithography 90 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 10 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 4200+ has a 27.8% higher aggregate performance score.

Celeron J1800, on the other hand, has a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 790% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron J1800 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 4200+ is a desktop processor while Celeron J1800 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 4200+ and Celeron J1800, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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