Celeron G3900TE vs Athlon II X3 450
Celeron G3900TE
Athlon II X3 450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 G3900TE is positioned at rank 467 and the Athlon II X3 450 is on rank 761, so the Celeron G3900TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900TE
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900TE | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900TE | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+202%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 G3900TE and Athlon II X3 450
Celeron G3900TE
The Celeron G3900TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 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: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,850 points. Launch price was $42.
Athlon II X3 450
The Athlon II X3 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,865 points. Launch price was $45.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3900TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 450 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 450 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G3900TE versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon II X3 450 — a 32.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 450. The Celeron G3900TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X3 450 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900TE scores 1,850 against the Athlon II X3 450's 1,865 — a 0.8% lead for the Athlon II X3 450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 514 vs 380, a 30% lead for the Celeron G3900TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 903 vs 980 (8.2% advantage for the Athlon II X3 450). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G3900TE vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 450.
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,850 | 1,865 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 514+35% | 380 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 903 | 980+9% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3900TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 450 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900TE versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X3 450 — the Celeron G3900TE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,Q170 (Celeron G3900TE) and 760G,780G,790GX,880G,970,990FX (Athlon II X3 450).
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900TE) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X3 450). The Celeron G3900TE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 510), while the Athlon II X3 450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900TE targets Embedded, Athlon II X3 450 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900TE rivals Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Embedded | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3900TE launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 450 debuted at $87. At current prices ($45 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 450 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3900TE delivers 41.1 pts/$ vs 124.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 450 — making the Athlon II X3 450 the 100.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Athlon II X3 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-52% | $87 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $15-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.1 | 124.3+202% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2010 |
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