Celeron G4930 vs Celeron G4920
Celeron G4930
Celeron G4920
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4930 | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($57) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4930 | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($57) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
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 G4930 and Celeron G4920
Celeron G4930
The Celeron G4930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,551 points. Launch price was $42.
Celeron G4920
The Celeron G4920 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 2,555 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G4930 and Celeron G4920 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4930 versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4920 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Both are built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G4930 scores 2,551 against the Celeron G4920's 2,555 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G4920. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 672 vs 672, a 0% lead for the Celeron G4920 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,229 vs 1,229 (0% advantage for the Celeron G4920). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930 vs 6 MB (total) on the Celeron G4920.
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,551 | 2,555 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 672 | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,229 | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4930) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4920).
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 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 G4930) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4920) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930 targets Budget, Celeron G4920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420; Celeron G4920 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4930 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron G4920 debuted at $52. At current prices ($57 vs $115), the Celeron G4930 is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4930 delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 22.2 pts/$ for the Celeron G4920 — making the Celeron G4930 the 67.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Celeron G4920 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-19% | $52 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $57-50% | $115 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8+102% | 22.2 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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