Celeron G4900 vs Core i7-3517UE
Celeron G4900
Core i7-3517UE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3517UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4900 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4900 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+144%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 i7-3517UE
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 i7-3517UE
The Core i7-3517UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,384 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3517UE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-3517UE — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Celeron G4900 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3517UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900 scores 2,370 against the Core i7-3517UE's 2,384 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-3517UE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517UE.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+11% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+82% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,370 | 2,384 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,550 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3517UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | BGA1023 |
| 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 G4900) / not specified (Core i7-3517UE). The Celeron G4900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i7-3517UE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4900 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core i7-3517UE debuted at $330. At current prices ($85 vs $35), the Core i7-3517UE is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4900 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 68.1 pts/$ for the Core i7-3517UE — making the Core i7-3517UE the 83.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4900 | Core i7-3517UE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-87% | $330 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $35-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9 | 68.1+144% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2012 |
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