Celeron G4900 vs Pentium P6200

Celeron G4900

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2018

Pentium P6200

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.13 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G4900

2 / 2

2,370

0.0%

2,394

+1.0%

Processor N50

Pentium Dual Core T2370

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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 Pentium P6200

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

98%

#545

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

735%

#546

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

725%

#547

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

665%

#548

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

662%

#549

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

656%

#551

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

634%

#552

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

608%

#553

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

607%

#554

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

590%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G4900 (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G4900	Pentium P6200
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)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium P6200 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G4900	Pentium P6200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+243%)
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

Pentium P6200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G4900 and Pentium P6200

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.

Pentium P6200

The Pentium P6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,394 points. Launch price was $60.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron G4900 and Pentium P6200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Celeron G4900 versus 0.13 GHz on the Pentium P6200 — a 183.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Celeron G4900 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium P6200 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900 scores 2,370 against the Pentium P6200's 2,394 — a 1% lead for the Pentium P6200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 850 vs 200, a 123.8% lead for the Celeron G4900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,550 vs 400 (117.9% advantage for the Celeron G4900). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium P6200.

Feature	Celeron G4900	Pentium P6200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+2285%	0.13 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+46%	2.13 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+100%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,370	2,394+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	850+325%	200
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,550+288%	400

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G4900 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium P6200 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4900 versus DDR3-1066 on the Pentium P6200 — 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 8 GB — 155.6% 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 HM55,HM57 (Pentium P6200).

Feature	Celeron G4900	Pentium P6200
Socket	LGA1151	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+700%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4900) vs None (Pentium P6200). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900) and Intel HD Graphics (Pentium P6200) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900 targets Budget, Pentium P6200 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900 rivals Pentium G5400.

Feature	Celeron G4900	Pentium P6200
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	Intel HD Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	None
Target Use	Budget	Legacy Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G4900 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium P6200 debuted at $60. At current prices ($85 vs $25), the Pentium P6200 is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4900 delivers 27.9 pts/$ vs 95.8 pts/$ for the Pentium P6200 — making the Pentium P6200 the 109.8% better value option.