Athlon II X4 620 vs Celeron G3930T

CPU

GPU

Athlon II X4 620

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2009

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Celeron G3930T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2017

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Athlon II X4 620 vs Celeron G3930T Performance Spectrum

Athlon II X4 620

4 / 4

2,026

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G3930T

2 / 2

2,023

0.0%

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.

Athlon II X4 620 vs Celeron G3930T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon II X4 620 vs Celeron G3930T: 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 620

2009

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 20.5 vs 48.2 PassMark/$ ($99 MSRP vs $42 MSRP).
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Celeron G3930T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Celeron G3930T.

Celeron G3930T

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $57 less on MSRP ($42 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Delivers 135.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 48.2 vs 20.5 PassMark/$ ($42 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 610, while Athlon II X4 620 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (2,023 vs 2,026).

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G3930T better than Athlon II X4 620?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G3930T is ahead with a 1.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II X4 620 pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II X4 620 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

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

Celeron G3930T is the better buy right now. Celeron G3930T comes in $57 cheaper on MSRP at $42 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Athlon II X4 620 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.1% better PassMark. It is also 135.4% better value on MSRP (48.2 vs 20.5 PassMark/$), 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 G3930T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2009). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon II X4 620 vs Celeron G3930T Technical Specifications

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

Athlon II X4 620

The Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,026 points. Launch price was $65.

Celeron G3930T

The Celeron G3930T 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,023 points. Launch price was $42.

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Processing Power

The Athlon II X4 620 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3930T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G3930T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620 scores 2,026 against the Celeron G3930T's 2,023 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X4 620. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930T.

Feature	Athlon II X4 620	Celeron G3930T
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.7 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Propus (2009−2011)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,026	2,023
Geekbench 6 Single	—	704
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,350

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon II X4 620 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3930T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 620 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G3930T — the Celeron G3930T supports 80% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3930T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X4 620) vs 16 (Celeron G3930T) — the Celeron G3930T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620) and H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930T).

Feature	Athlon II X4 620	Celeron G3930T
Socket	AM3	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2400+80%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 620) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T). The Celeron G3930T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Athlon II X4 620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T.

Feature	Athlon II X4 620	Celeron G3930T
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 610
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon II X4 620 was priced at $99, while the Celeron G3930T came in at $42. On launch pricing ($99 vs $42), Celeron G3930T was $57 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X4 620 delivers 20.5 pts/$ vs 48.2 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930T — making the Celeron G3930T the 80.7% better value option.

Feature	Athlon II X4 620	Celeron G3930T
MSRP	$99	$42-58%
Performance per Dollar	20.5	48.2+135%
Release Date	2009	2017

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