Celeron G3920 vs Core i5-12400F

Celeron G3920

2 Cores2 Thrd51 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G3920

2 / 2

2,358

0.0%

19,532

+728.3%

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 G3920 is positioned at rank #364 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 G3920

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

5288%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

4996%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3628%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1093%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

866%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

757%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

434%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

428%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

390%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

390%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

385%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

375%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

370%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

368%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

365%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

99%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

99%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

98%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

97%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

96%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

95%

#364

Celeron G3920

MSRP: $40|Avg: $30

100%

#366

Ryzen 3 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $50

100%

#378

Ryzen 5 1600

MSRP: $219|Avg: $144

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

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 Core i5-12400F (2022) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G3920	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G3920 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G3920	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+126%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($110)

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 G3920 Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3920 and Core i5-12400F

Celeron G3920

The Celeron G3920 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,358 points. Launch price was $52.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G3920 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3920 versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 41.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-12400F (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron G3920 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3920 scores 2,358 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 156.9% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 699 vs 1,700, a 83.5% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 948 vs 657 (36.3% advantage for the Celeron G3920). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G3920 vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Celeron G3920	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.4 GHz+52%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+16%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+350%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	2,358	19,532+728%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	12,380
Geekbench 6 Single	699	1,700+143%
Geekbench 6 Multi	948+44%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G3920 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3920 versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F 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 G3920) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3920) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Celeron G3920	Core i5-12400F
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3920) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Celeron G3920 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3920 targets Budget, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Celeron G3920 rivals Pentium G4400; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Celeron G3920	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 510	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget	Gaming Performance/Value

💰

Value Analysis

The Celeron G3920 launched at $40 MSRP, while the Core i5-12400F debuted at $174. At current prices ($30 vs $110), the Celeron G3920 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3920 delivers 78.6 pts/$ vs 177.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-12400F — making the Core i5-12400F the 77.3% better value option.