CPU
GPU
Celeron G3900E
Pentium G3420
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 Pentium G3420 is on rank 714, so the Pentium G3420 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 Pentium G3420
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($35) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900E | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) | ❌ 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 Pentium G3420
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.
Pentium G3420
The Pentium G3420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,022 points. Launch price was $252.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3900E and Pentium G3420 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3420 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G3420 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Pentium G3420's 2,022 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G3900E. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,034 | 2,022 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 699 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G3900E) / not specified (Pentium G3420). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium G3420 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pentium G3420 debuted at $86. 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 50.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G3420 — making the Celeron G3900E the 13.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900E | Pentium G3420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $86-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-13% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.1+15% | 50.5 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2013 |
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