CPU
GPU
Celeron G3930T
Phenom II X4 905e
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 G3930T is positioned at rank 435 and the Phenom II X4 905e is on rank 316, so the Phenom II X4 905e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930T
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 905e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930T | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G3930T and Phenom II X4 905e
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.
Phenom II X4 905e
The Phenom II X4 905e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (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: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,014 points. Launch price was $212.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3930T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X4 905e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X4 905e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930T versus 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X4 905e — 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 Phenom II X4 905e uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930T scores 2,023 against the Phenom II X4 905e's 2,014 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G3930T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3930T vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 905e.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,023 | 2,014 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 704 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 905e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3930T) / not specified (Phenom II X4 905e). The Celeron G3930T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 610), while the Phenom II X4 905e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930T targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930T rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Celeron G3930T | Phenom II X4 905e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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