Celeron G3900 vs Pentium N4200
Celeron G3900
Pentium N4200
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 Pentium N4200 is on rank 1012, so the Celeron G3900 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 Pentium N4200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900 | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($30.89) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900 | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+26%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($30.89) |
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 Pentium N4200
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.
Pentium N4200
The Pentium N4200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,158 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N4200 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N4200 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G3900 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium N4200 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron G3900 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium N4200 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900 scores 2,155 against the Pentium N4200's 2,158 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium N4200. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G3900 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+155% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,155 | 2,158 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 680 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium N4200 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900) / not specified (Pentium N4200). The Celeron G3900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium N4200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900 rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium N4200 debuted at $161. At current prices ($39 vs $30.89), the Pentium N4200 is $8 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900 delivers 55.3 pts/$ vs 69.9 pts/$ for the Pentium N4200 — making the Pentium N4200 the 23.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900 | Pentium N4200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-74% | $161 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $30.89-21% |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.3 | 69.9+26% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2016 |
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