CPU
GPU
Celeron G3900T
Athlon II P340
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. The Celeron G3900T is positioned at rank #451 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900T
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900T | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900T | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+598%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) | ✅ 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 G3900T and Athlon II P340
Celeron G3900T
The Celeron G3900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,900 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3900T and Athlon II P340 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G3900T versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900T. The Celeron G3900T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II P340 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900T scores 1,900 against the Athlon II P340's 1,895 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G3900T.
| Feature | Celeron G3900T | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,900 | 1,895 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 514 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 903 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3900T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P340 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900T versus 1066 on the Athlon II P340 — the Athlon II P340 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3900T) vs 0 (Athlon II P340) — the Celeron G3900T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900T) and S1g4 (Athlon II P340).
| Feature | Celeron G3900T | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 1066+26550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+838860700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3900T) vs true (Athlon II P340). The Celeron G3900T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900T rivals Pentium G4400T; Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Celeron G3900T | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 510 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II P340 debuted at $0. At current prices ($70 vs $10), the Athlon II P340 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900T delivers 27.1 pts/$ vs 189.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II P340 — making the Athlon II P340 the 149.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900T | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | $10-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.1 | 189.5+599% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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