A8-7200P vs Celeron G3900
A8-7200P
Celeron G3900
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 A8-7200P is positioned at rank 617 and the Celeron G3900 is on rank 419, so the Celeron G3900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-7200P
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-7200P | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-7200P | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 A8-7200P and Celeron G3900
A8-7200P
The A8-7200P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,158 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron G3900
The Celeron G3900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,155 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The A8-7200P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-7200P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A8-7200P versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G3900 — a 16.4% clock advantage for the A8-7200P (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A8-7200P uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G3900 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7200P scores 2,158 against the Celeron G3900's 2,155 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-7200P.
| Feature | A8-7200P | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+18% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,158 | 2,155 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 680 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,250 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-7200P uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G3900 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-7200P versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900 — the A8-7200P supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FP3 (A8-7200P) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900).
| Feature | A8-7200P | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+46550% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 64 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-7200P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-7200P) and Intel HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-7200P rivals Core i3-4100M; Celeron G3900 rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | A8-7200P | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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