Athlon II X4 615e vs Celeron G3900E

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GPU

Athlon II X4 615e

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

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Celeron G3900E

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2016

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Athlon II X4 615e vs Celeron G3900E Performance Spectrum

Athlon II X4 615e

4 / 4

2,018

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G3900E

2 / 2

2,034

+0.8%

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Athlon II X4 615e vs Celeron G3900E FPS Benchmarks

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Athlon II X4 615e vs Celeron G3900E: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon II X4 615e

2010

Why buy it

✅+22.5% higher Geekbench multi-core.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron G3900E.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (331 vs 699).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.8 vs 19.0 PassMark/$ ($186 MSRP vs $107 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron G3900E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Celeron G3900E

2016

Why buy it

✅+111.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($107 MSRP vs $186 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 19.0 vs 10.8 PassMark/$ ($107 MSRP vs $186 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 510, while Athlon II X4 615e needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (948 vs 1,161).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon II X4 615e.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G3900E better than Athlon II X4 615e?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G3900E is ahead with a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II X4 615e pulls ahead with 22.5% better Geekbench multi-core.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II X4 615e is the stronger fit. You are getting 22.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G3900E is the better buy right now. Celeron G3900E comes in $79 cheaper on MSRP at $107 MSRP versus $186 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Athlon II X4 615e is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 22.5% better Geekbench multi-core. It is also 75.2% better value on MSRP (19.0 vs 10.8 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron G3900E makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2016 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon II X4 615e vs Celeron G3900E Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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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 60% 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 — 300% 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+60%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon II X4 615e was priced at $186, while the Celeron G3900E came in at $107. On launch pricing ($186 vs $107), Celeron G3900E was $79 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 615e delivers 10.8 pts/$ vs 19.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900E — making the Celeron G3900E the 54.7% better value option.

Feature	Athlon II X4 615e	Celeron G3900E
MSRP	$186	$107-42%
Performance per Dollar	10.8	19.0+76%
Release Date	2010	2016

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