Celeron G3900E vs Celeron G3930T
Celeron G3900E
Celeron G3930T
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 G3930T is on rank 435, so the Celeron G3930T 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 G3930T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 G3930T
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 G3930T
The Celeron G3930T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,023 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3900E and Celeron G3930T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930T. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G3930T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Celeron G3930T's 2,023 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G3900E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 699 vs 704, a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3930T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 1,350 (35% advantage for the Celeron G3930T). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930T.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,023 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699 | 704 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | 1,350+42% |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E) and H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930T).
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3900E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900E) and Intel HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget, Celeron G3930T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400; Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | Intel HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900E launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron G3930T debuted at $42. At current prices ($35 vs $39), the Celeron G3900E is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900E delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 51.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930T — making the Celeron G3900E the 11.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Celeron G3930T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $42-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-10% | $39 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1+12% | 51.9 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2017 |
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