Celeron G3930T vs Athlon II X4 615e
Celeron G3930T
Athlon II X4 615e
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 G3930T is positioned at rank 435 and the Athlon II X4 615e is on rank 983, so the Celeron G3930T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930T
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 615e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 615e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 615e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+30%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 G3930T and Athlon II X4 615e
Celeron G3930T
The Celeron G3930T 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,023 points. Launch price was $42.
Athlon II X4 615e
The Athlon II X4 615e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,018 points. Launch price was $59.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3930T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 615e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 615e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X4 615e — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron G3930T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 615e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930T scores 2,023 against the Athlon II X4 615e's 2,018 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G3930T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 704 vs 331, a 72.1% lead for the Celeron G3930T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,350 vs 1,161 (15.1% advantage for the Celeron G3930T). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 615e.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 615e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,023 | 2,018 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,161 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 704+113% | 331 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350+16% | 1,161 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 615e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G3930T versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 615e — the Celeron G3930T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3930T 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930T) and AMD 870,AMD 880G,AMD 890FX,AMD 990FX (Athlon II X4 615e).
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 615e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon II X4 615e has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T) vs AMD-V (Athlon II X4 615e). The Celeron G3930T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Athlon II X4 615e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930T targets Desktop, Athlon II X4 615e targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T; Athlon II X4 615e rivals Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 615e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3930T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 615e debuted at $186. At current prices ($39 vs $30), the Athlon II X4 615e is $9 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3930T delivers 51.9 pts/$ vs 67.3 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 615e — making the Athlon II X4 615e the 25.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 615e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-77% | $186 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $30-23% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.9 | 67.3+30% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2010 |
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