Celeron G4900 vs Athlon II X4 645
Celeron G4900
Athlon II X4 645
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 645
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4900 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4900 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+326%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 G4900 and Athlon II X4 645
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.
Athlon II X4 645
The Athlon II X4 645 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 2,375 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X4 645 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 645 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 versus 3.1 GHz on the Athlon II X4 645 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Celeron G4900 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X4 645 uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900 scores 2,370 against the Athlon II X4 645's 2,375 — a 0.2% lead for the Athlon II X4 645. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 850 vs 399, a 72.2% lead for the Celeron G4900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,550 vs 1,374 (12% advantage for the Celeron G4900). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X4 645.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,370 | 2,375 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,374 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850+113% | 399 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,550+13% | 1,374 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 645 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4900 versus DDR3-1333 on the Athlon II X4 645 — the Celeron G4900 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4900 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4900) and AMD 700 Series,AMD 800 Series,AMD 900 Series (Athlon II X4 645).
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4900) vs Yes (Athlon II X4 645). The Celeron G4900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Athlon II X4 645 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900 targets Budget, Athlon II X4 645 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4900 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Athlon II X4 645 debuted at $126. At current prices ($85 vs $20), the Athlon II X4 645 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4900 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 118.8 pts/$ for the Athlon II X4 645 — making the Athlon II X4 645 the 123.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Athlon II X4 645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-67% | $126 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $20-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9 | 118.8+326% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2010 |
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