Celeron G4930 vs Core i5-750
Celeron G4930
Core i5-750
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4930 | Core i5-750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($57) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4930 | Core i5-750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+90%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($57) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 Core i5-750
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 i5-750
The Core i5-750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,546 points. Launch price was $150.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4930 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i5-750 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4930 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-750 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Celeron G4930 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-750 uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930 scores 2,551 against the Core i5-750's 2,546 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G4930. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 672 vs 424, a 45.3% lead for the Celeron G4930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-750.
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Core i5-750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+20% | 2.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Lynnfield (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 2,551 | 2,546 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 672+58% | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,229 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4930 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-750 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-750 — 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 16 GB — 120% 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 P55,H55,H57,Q57 (Core i5-750).
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Core i5-750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1156 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4930) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-750). The Celeron G4930 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i5-750 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930 targets Budget, Core i5-750 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420; Core i5-750 rivals Phenom II X4 965.
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Core i5-750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4930 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core i5-750 debuted at $210. At current prices ($57 vs $30), the Core i5-750 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4930 delivers 44.8 pts/$ vs 84.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-750 — making the Core i5-750 the 61.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4930 | Core i5-750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-80% | $210 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $57 | $30-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.8 | 84.9+90% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2009 |
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