Celeron G3930T vs Celeron G3900E
Celeron G3930T
Celeron G3900E
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 Celeron G3900E is on rank 816, 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 Celeron G3900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 Celeron G3900E
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.
Celeron G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G3930T and Celeron G3900E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G3930T. The Celeron G3930T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G3900E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930T scores 2,023 against the Celeron G3900E's 2,034 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G3900E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 704 vs 699, a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3930T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,350 vs 948 (35% advantage for the Celeron G3930T). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930T vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,023 | 2,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 704 | 699 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350+42% | 948 |
Memory & Platform
Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930T) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900E).
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T) vs VT-x (Celeron G3900E). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930T) and HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930T targets Desktop, Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T; Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3930T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900E debuted at $107. At current prices ($39 vs $35), the Celeron G3900E is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3930T delivers 51.9 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900E — making the Celeron G3900E the 11.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-61% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $39 | $35-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.9 | 58.1+12% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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