CPU
GPU
Celeron G3930
A10-8700P
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 G3930 is positioned at rank 395 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the Celeron G3930 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+60%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 G3930 and A10-8700P
Celeron G3930
The Celeron G3930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,259 points. Launch price was $42.
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-8700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3930 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 9.8% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron G3930 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930 scores 2,259 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G3930. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 480, a 43.9% lead for the Celeron G3930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,100 vs 1,000 (9.5% advantage for the Celeron G3930).
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+61% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,259 | 2,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750+56% | 480 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,100+10% | 1,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3930 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G3930 versus DDR3-2133 on the A10-8700P — the Celeron G3930 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3930) vs 12 (A10-8700P) — the Celeron G3930 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930) and SoC (A10-8700P).
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G3930) vs AMD-V (A10-8700P). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930) and Radeon R6 (A10-8700P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930 targets Budget, A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930 rivals Pentium G4560; A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3930 launched at $42 MSRP, while the A10-8700P debuted at $150. At current prices ($25 vs $40), the Celeron G3930 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3930 delivers 90.4 pts/$ vs 56.4 pts/$ for the A10-8700P — making the Celeron G3930 the 46.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3930 | A10-8700P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-72% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-38% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.4+60% | 56.4 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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