Celeron G3900 vs Core 2 Duo P7350
Celeron G3900
Core 2 Duo P7350
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 Celeron G3900 is positioned at rank 419 and the Core 2 Duo P7350 is on rank 255, so the Core 2 Duo P7350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P7350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900 | Core 2 Duo P7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900 | Core 2 Duo P7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Celeron G3900 and Core 2 Duo P7350
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.
Core 2 Duo P7350
The Core 2 Duo P7350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3900 and Core 2 Duo P7350 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G3900 versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P7350 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron G3900 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo P7350 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900 scores 2,155 against the Core 2 Duo P7350's 2,140 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3900. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G3900 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo P7350.
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Core 2 Duo P7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 3 MB+1100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,155 | 2,140 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 680 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo P7350 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900 versus 1066 on the Core 2 Duo P7350 — the Core 2 Duo P7350 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3900) vs 0 (Core 2 Duo P7350) — the Celeron G3900 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900) and GM45,GS45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo P7350).
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Core 2 Duo P7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 1066+26550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+838860700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900) vs true (Core 2 Duo P7350). The Celeron G3900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 510), while the Core 2 Duo P7350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900 rivals Pentium G4400; Core 2 Duo P7350 rivals Athlon II M300.
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Core 2 Duo P7350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 510 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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