Celeron G3930TE vs Pro A8-8600B
Celeron G3930TE
Pro A8-8600B
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 G3930TE is positioned at rank 403 and the Pro A8-8600B is on rank 986, so the Celeron G3930TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930TE
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G3930TE | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G3930TE | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 G3930TE and Pro A8-8600B
Celeron G3930TE
The Celeron G3930TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 June 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,218 points. Launch price was $42.
Pro A8-8600B
The Pro A8-8600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G3930TE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A8-8600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930TE versus 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Pro A8-8600B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron G3930TE uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pro A8-8600B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G3930TE scores 2,218 against the Pro A8-8600B's 2,203 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3930TE.
| Feature | Celeron G3930TE | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+69% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,218 | 2,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 548 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 948 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G3930TE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A8-8600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G3930TE | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G3930TE) / not specified (Pro A8-8600B). The Celeron G3930TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Pro A8-8600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930TE rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Celeron G3930TE | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G3930TE launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pro A8-8600B debuted at $150. At current prices ($29 vs $25), the Pro A8-8600B is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G3930TE delivers 76.5 pts/$ vs 88.1 pts/$ for the Pro A8-8600B — making the Pro A8-8600B the 14.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G3930TE | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-72% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $29 | $25-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | 88.1+15% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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