Celeron G3900E vs Celeron B710
Celeron G3900E
Celeron B710
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 Celeron B710 is on rank 811, so the Celeron B710 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 Celeron B710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+253%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Celeron B710
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.
Celeron B710
The Celeron B710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron B710 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron G3900E has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B710 — a 40% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900E. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron B710 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Celeron B710's 2,051 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron B710. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 699 vs 231, a 100.6% lead for the Celeron G3900E that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 196 (131.5% advantage for the Celeron G3900E). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron B710.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,051 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699+203% | 231 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948+384% | 196 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B710 — 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 16 GB — 120% 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 HM65,HM67 (Celeron B710).
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900E) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B710) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget, Celeron B710 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400; Celeron B710 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900E launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron B710 debuted at $86. At current prices ($35 vs $10), the Celeron B710 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900E delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 205.1 pts/$ for the Celeron B710 — making the Celeron B710 the 111.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron B710 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $86-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $10-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1 | 205.1+253% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2011 |
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