CPU
GPU
Celeron G3900TE
Turion II M500
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 G3900TE is positioned at rank 467 and the Turion II M500 is on rank 322, so the Turion II M500 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 Turion II M500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3900TE | Turion II M500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3900TE | Turion II M500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Turion II M500
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.
Turion II M500
The Turion II M500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,865 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3900TE and Turion II M500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G3900TE versus 2.2 GHz on the Turion II M500 — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900TE. The Celeron G3900TE uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion II M500 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3900TE scores 1,850 against the Turion II M500's 1,865 — a 0.8% lead for the Turion II M500.
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Turion II M500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+5% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,850 | 1,865 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 514 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 903 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3900TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II M500 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Turion II M500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | S1g3 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900TE) / not specified (Turion II M500). The Celeron G3900TE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 510), while the Turion II M500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900TE rivals Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Celeron G3900TE | Turion II M500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 510 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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