Celeron G3900E vs A8-3800
Celeron G3900E
A8-3800
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G3900E is positioned at rank 816 and the A8-3800 is on rank 886, so the Celeron G3900E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Per Dollar A8-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+13%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 G3900E and A8-3800
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.
A8-3800
The A8-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 2.7 GHz on the A8-3800 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the A8-3800. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-3800 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the A8-3800's 2,051 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-3800. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 699 vs 370, a 61.6% lead for the Celeron G3900E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 1,350 (35% advantage for the A8-3800). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 0 kB on the A8-3800.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,051 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699+89% | 370 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | 1,350+42% |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E versus DDR3-1866 on the A8-3800 — the Celeron G3900E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E) and A55,A75 (A8-3800).
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3900E) vs AMD-V (A8-3800). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900E) and Radeon HD 6550D (A8-3800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget, A8-3800 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400; A8-3800 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900E launched at $107 MSRP, while the A8-3800 debuted at $130. At current prices ($35 vs $40), the Celeron G3900E is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900E delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the A8-3800 — making the Celeron G3900E the 12.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | A8-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-18% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-13% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1+13% | 51.3 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2011 |
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