Celeron G3900E vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Celeron G3900E

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2016

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G3900E

2 / 2

2,034

0.0%

34,293

+1586.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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. The Celeron G3900E is positioned at rank #816 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16397%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15494%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11250%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3389%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2685%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2348%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1345%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1328%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1209%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1209%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1195%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1163%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1147%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1142%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1132%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

100%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#818

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

99%

#819

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

99%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

98%

#821

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

98%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

98%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

98%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

97%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

97%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

97%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

96%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

96%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G3900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G3900E (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G3900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+54%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron G3900E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3900E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G3900E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 70.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Celeron G3900E uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900E scores 2,034 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 177.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 699 vs 2,700, a 117.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 15,000 (176.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Celeron G3900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	5 GHz+108%
Base Clock	—	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	96 MB (total)+4700%
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	2,034	34,293+1586%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	699	2,700+286%
Geekbench 6 Multi	948	15,000+1482%

🧠

Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900E versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3900E) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Celeron G3900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	—	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3900E) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900E) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400; Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Celeron G3900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 510	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G3900E launched at $107 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($35 vs $384), the Celeron G3900E is $349 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900E delivers 58.1 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 42.3% better value option.