Celeron G4930 vs Core i5-3230M

Celeron G4930

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Core i5-3230M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G4930

2 / 2

2,551

0.0%

2,565

+0.5%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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 G4930

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

111%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

110%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

110%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

109%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

105%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

105%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

105%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

105%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

104%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

103%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

101%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

101%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

101%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

100%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

100%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

100%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

99%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

98%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

98%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

97%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

97%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

96%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

96%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

96%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

93%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

93%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

87%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

87%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3230M

#18

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

172%

#19

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

169%

#20

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

155%

#21

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

155%

#22

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

153%

#24

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

148%

#25

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

142%

#26

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#27

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

138%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

100%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

100%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

99%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

97%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

90%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

89%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

87%

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 G4930 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G4930	Core i5-3230M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($57)	✅ More affordable ($13)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3230M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G4930	Core i5-3230M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+341%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($57)	✅ More affordable ($13)

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 G4930 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3230M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G4930 and Core i5-3230M

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.

Core i5-3230M

The Core i5-3230M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,565 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G4930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3230M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4930 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-3230M — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G4930 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3230M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930 scores 2,551 against the Core i5-3230M's 2,565 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-3230M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 672 vs 565, a 17.3% lead for the Celeron G4930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,229 vs 1,128 (8.6% advantage for the Celeron G4930). L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3230M.

Feature	Celeron G4930	Core i5-3230M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+23%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,551	2,565
Geekbench 6 Single	672+19%	565
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,229+9%	1,128

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G4930 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3230M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-3230M — the Celeron G4930 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 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 G4930) and HM76,HM77 (Core i5-3230M).

Feature	Celeron G4930	Core i5-3230M
Socket	LGA1151	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 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 G4930) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-3230M). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4930) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3230M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930 targets Budget, Core i5-3230M targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420; Core i5-3230M rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.

Feature	Celeron G4930	Core i5-3230M
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Budget	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G4930 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core i5-3230M debuted at $225. At current prices ($57 vs $13), the Core i5-3230M is $44 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4930 delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 197.3 pts/$ for the Core i5-3230M — making the Core i5-3230M the 126% better value option.