Celeron G4900 vs 3020e

Celeron G4900

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2018

3020e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G4900

2 / 2

2,370

0.0%

2,406

+1.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

149%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

140%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

140%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

138%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

133%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

130%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

128%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

124%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

124%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

119%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

117%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

116%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

109%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

102%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

101%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

100%

#386

Ryzen Embedded V3C18I

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#387

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

94%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

92%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

85%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

80%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

73%

#394

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

71%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

50%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

28%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar 3020e

#793

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1219%

#794

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1202%

#795

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1103%

#796

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1098%

#797

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1088%

#799

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1051%

#800

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1007%

#801

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1006%

#802

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

979%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

99%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron G4900 leads in gaming performance. However, the 3020e is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron G4900	3020e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Dali (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The 3020e leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 71% cheaper ($25 vs $85) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron G4900	3020e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+245%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)	✅ More affordable ($25)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron G4900 Benchmark Check

3020e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G4900 and 3020e

Celeron G4900

The Celeron G4900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,370 points. Launch price was $42.

3020e

The 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Dali (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,406 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron G4900 and 3020e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 versus 2.6 GHz on the 3020e — a 17.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron G4900 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the 3020e uses Dali (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900 scores 2,370 against the 3020e's 2,406 — a 1.5% lead for the 3020e. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 850 vs 660, a 25.2% lead for the Celeron G4900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,550 vs 1,100 (34% advantage for the Celeron G4900). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900 vs 4 MB on the 3020e.

Feature	Celeron G4900	3020e
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+19%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+158%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Dali (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,370	2,406+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	480
Geekbench 6 Single	850+29%	660
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,550+41%	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G4900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the 3020e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Celeron G4900 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 G4900) vs 8 (3020e) — the Celeron G4900 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Celeron G4900	3020e
Socket	LGA1151	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4900) vs AMD-V (3020e). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900) and Radeon Graphics (Vega 3) (3020e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900 targets Budget, 3020e targets Entry Level Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400; 3020e rivals Celeron N4020.

Feature	Celeron G4900	3020e
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	Radeon Graphics (Vega 3)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	Entry Level Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G4900 launched at $42 MSRP, while the 3020e debuted at $100. At current prices ($85 vs $25), the 3020e is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4900 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 96.2 pts/$ for the 3020e — making the 3020e the 110.1% better value option.