Celeron G3930T vs Athlon II X4 620
Celeron G3930T
Athlon II X4 620
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 620 is on rank 789, 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 620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+160%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ 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 G3930T and Athlon II X4 620
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 620
The Athlon II X4 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 2,026 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3930T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 620 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G3930T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 620 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930T scores 2,023 against the Athlon II X4 620's 2,026 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X4 620. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930T vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 620.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 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 | 2,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 704 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 620 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 620 — 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 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G3930T) vs 0 (Athlon II X4 620) — the Celeron G3930T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930T) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620).
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T) / not specified (Athlon II X4 620). The Celeron G3930T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Athlon II X4 620 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3930T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 620 debuted at $99. At current prices ($39 vs $15), the Athlon II X4 620 is $24 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3930T delivers 51.9 pts/$ vs 135.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 620 — making the Athlon II X4 620 the 89% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Athlon II X4 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-58% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $15-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.9 | 135.1+160% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2009 |
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