Celeron G4900T vs Core i7-3555LE
Celeron G4900T
Core i7-3555LE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3555LE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4900T | Core i7-3555LE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4900T | Core i7-3555LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+600%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($280) |
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 G4900T and Core i7-3555LE
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 i7-3555LE
The Core i7-3555LE 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,238 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3555LE's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G4900T versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3555LE — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-3555LE (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron G4900T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3555LE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4900T scores 2,239 against the Core i7-3555LE's 2,238 — a 0% lead for the Celeron G4900T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3555LE.
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i7-3555LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+16% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| 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 | 2,239 | 2,238 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 623 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,040 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4900T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3555LE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i7-3555LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G4900T) / not specified (Core i7-3555LE). The Celeron G4900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i7-3555LE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4900T rivals Pentium G5400T.
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i7-3555LE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core i7-3555LE debuted at $300. At current prices ($40 vs $280), the Celeron G4900T is $240 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4900T delivers 56.0 pts/$ vs 8.0 pts/$ for the Core i7-3555LE — making the Celeron G4900T the 150% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4900T | Core i7-3555LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-86% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-86% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 56.0+600% | 8.0 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2012 |
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