Celeron G3900T
VS
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

Celeron G3900T vs Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

Intel

Celeron G3900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015
VS
AMD

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2008

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 G3900T is positioned at rank 451 and the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is on rank 319, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 G3900T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
6890%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
6511%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4727%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1424%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1128%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
987%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
565%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
558%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
508%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
508%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
502%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
489%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
482%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
480%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
476%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
100%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
100%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
99%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
99%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
99%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
98%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
98%
#451
Celeron G3900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $70
100%
#453
Phenom X4 9100e
MSRP: $200|Avg: $35
100%
#457
Celeron G3950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $30
99%
#462
Athlon X2 340
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
98%
#466
Pentium G4600
MSRP: $82|Avg: $116
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
#307
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
467%
#308
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
460%
#309
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
422%
#310
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
420%
#311
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
416%
#313
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
402%
#314
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
386%
#315
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
385%
#316
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
375%
#319
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G3900T (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron G3900TTurion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron G3900TTurion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3900T and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

Intel

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.

AMD

Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84

The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,886 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron G3900T and Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G3900T versus 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 — a 12.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900T. The Celeron G3900T uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses Puma (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900T scores 1,900 against the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84's 1,886 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3900T. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900T vs 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84.

FeatureCeleron G3900TTurion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz+13%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
2 MB+300%
Process
14 nm-78%
65 nm
Architecture
Skylake (2015−2016)
Puma (2008−2009)
PassMark
1,900
1,886
Geekbench 6 Single
514
Geekbench 6 Multi
903
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G3900T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 uses S1g2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G3900TTurion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Socket
LGA1151
S1g2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G3900T) / not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84). The Celeron G3900T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-84 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900T rivals Pentium G4400T.

FeatureCeleron G3900TTurion X2 Ultra ZM-84
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 510
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget