Athlon X4 730 vs Celeron G4930T
Athlon X4 730
Celeron G4930T
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. The Athlon X4 730 is positioned at rank #519 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 730
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 730 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 730 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
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 X4 730 and Celeron G4930T
Athlon X4 730
The Athlon X4 730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,278 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G4930T
The Celeron G4930T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,287 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Athlon X4 730 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4930T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon X4 730 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon X4 730 versus 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 730 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Athlon X4 730 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G4930T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 730 scores 2,278 against the Celeron G4930T's 2,287 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G4930T.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,278 | 2,287 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 599 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 927 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 730 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4930T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Athlon X4 730 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930T — the Celeron G4930T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 730) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4930T).
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X4 730) / VT-x (Celeron G4930T). The Celeron G4930T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Athlon X4 730 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon X4 730 launched at $60 MSRP, while the Celeron G4930T debuted at $42. At current prices ($52 vs $42), the Celeron G4930T is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X4 730 delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 54.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G4930T — making the Celeron G4930T the 21.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon X4 730 | Celeron G4930T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $42-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $52 | $42-19% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8 | 54.5+24% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2019 |
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