A10-8700P vs Celeron G3930
A10-8700P
Celeron G3930
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 A10-8700P is positioned at rank 978 and the Celeron G3930 is on rank 395, so the Celeron G3930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+60%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 A10-8700P and Celeron G3930
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Celeron G3930
The Celeron G3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,259 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The A10-8700P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3930 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3930 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G3930 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Celeron G3930's 2,259 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G3930. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 480 vs 750, a 43.9% lead for the Celeron G3930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,000 vs 1,100 (9.5% advantage for the Celeron G3930).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+61% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,259 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480 | 750+56% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000 | 1,100+10% |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G3930 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the A10-8700P versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G3930 — the Celeron G3930 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (A10-8700P) vs 16 (Celeron G3930) — the Celeron G3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A10-8700P) and H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-8700P) vs VT-x (Celeron G3930). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10-8700P) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop, Celeron G3930 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U; Celeron G3930 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A10-8700P launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron G3930 debuted at $42. At current prices ($40 vs $25), the Celeron G3930 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-8700P delivers 56.4 pts/$ vs 90.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930 — making the Celeron G3930 the 46.4% better value option.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron G3930 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $42-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $25-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.4 | 90.4+60% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2017 |
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