Celeron G3900E vs Core M-5Y51
Celeron G3900E
Core M-5Y51
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 G3900E is positioned at rank 816 and the Core M-5Y51 is on rank 1154, 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 Core M-5Y51
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Core M-5Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Core M-5Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+704%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 Core M-5Y51
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.
Core M-5Y51
The Core M-5Y51 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,030 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y51's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 — a 8% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y51. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core M-5Y51 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Core M-5Y51's 2,030 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G3900E. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Core M-5Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,030 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G3900E) / not specified (Core M-5Y51). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core M-5Y51 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Core M-5Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900E launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y51 debuted at $281. At current prices ($35 vs $281), the Celeron G3900E is $246 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900E delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y51 — making the Celeron G3900E the 155.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Core M-5Y51 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-62% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-88% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1+707% | 7.2 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2014 |
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