Athlon II X4 615e vs Celeron G3900E
Athlon II X4 615e
Celeron G3900E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Athlon II X4 615e is positioned at rank 983 and the Celeron G3900E is on rank 816, so the Celeron G3900E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 615e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 615e | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 615e | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+16%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) |
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 Athlon II X4 615e and Celeron G3900E
Athlon II X4 615e
The Athlon II X4 615e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,018 points. Launch price was $59.
Celeron G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 615e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3900E offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 615e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X4 615e versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 615e. The Athlon II X4 615e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G3900E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 615e scores 2,018 against the Celeron G3900E's 2,034 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G3900E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 331 vs 699, a 71.5% lead for the Celeron G3900E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,161 vs 948 (20.2% advantage for the Athlon II X4 615e). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 615e vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 615e | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,018 | 2,034 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,161 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 331 | 699+111% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,161+22% | 948 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 615e versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E — the Celeron G3900E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900E 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD 870,AMD 880G,AMD 890FX,AMD 990FX (Athlon II X4 615e) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 615e | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon II X4 615e has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon II X4 615e) vs VT-x (Celeron G3900E). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Athlon II X4 615e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X4 615e targets Gaming, Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon II X4 615e rivals Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300; Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 615e | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Gaming | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X4 615e launched at $186 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900E debuted at $107. At current prices ($30 vs $35), the Athlon II X4 615e is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 615e delivers 67.3 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900E — making the Athlon II X4 615e the 14.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 615e | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $186 | $107-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.3+16% | 58.1 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2016 |
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