Celeron G4900 vs Core i3-3245
Celeron G4900
Core i3-3245
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3245
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4900 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4900 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+73%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 Core i3-3245
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.
Core i3-3245
The Core i3-3245 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2013 (12 years ago). It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,412 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3245's 2 cores. The Celeron G4900 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G4900 scores 2,370 against the Core i3-3245's 2,412 — a 1.8% lead for the Core i3-3245. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900 vs 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-3245.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 2,370 | 2,412+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,550 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3245 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4900 versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-3245 — 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 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3245) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900 targets Budget, Core i3-3245 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4900 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core i3-3245 debuted at $120. At current prices ($85 vs $50), the Core i3-3245 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4900 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 48.2 pts/$ for the Core i3-3245 — making the Core i3-3245 the 53.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i3-3245 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-65% | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $50-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9 | 48.2+73% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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