Celeron G4900T vs Core i5-3427U

Celeron G4900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2018

Core i5-3427U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G4900T

2 / 2

2,239

0.0%

2,252

+0.6%

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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 G4900T

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

108%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

108%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

107%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

107%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

107%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

107%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

106%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

106%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

105%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

104%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

104%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

103%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

103%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

101%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

101%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

100%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

99%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

99%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

98%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

98%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

97%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

97%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

96%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

94%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

94%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

93%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

93%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

93%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

93%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

92%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3427U

#967

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1955%

#968

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1926%

#969

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1768%

#970

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1760%

#971

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1744%

#973

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1684%

#974

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1615%

#975

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1612%

#976

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1569%

#979

Core i5-3427U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

97%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

95%

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 G4900T (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G4900T	Core i5-3427U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3427U (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G4900T	Core i5-3427U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 G4900T Benchmark Check

Core i5-3427U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G4900T and Core i5-3427U

Celeron G4900T

The Celeron G4900T 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $42.

Core i5-3427U

The Core i5-3427U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,252 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G4900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3427U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G4900T versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i5-3427U — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron G4900T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3427U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900T scores 2,239 against the Core i5-3427U's 2,252 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-3427U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900T vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3427U.

Feature	Celeron G4900T	Core i5-3427U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+4%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+61%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,239	2,252
Geekbench 6 Single	623	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,040	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G4900T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3427U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4900T versus 1600 on the Core i5-3427U — the Core i5-3427U supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4900T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 — 66.7% 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 G4900T) and HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3427U).

Feature	Celeron G4900T	Core i5-3427U
Socket	LGA1151	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	1600+39900%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+209715100%	32
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 G4900T) vs true (Core i5-3427U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900T) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3427U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900T rivals Pentium G5400T; Core i5-3427U rivals AMD A8-4555M.