Celeron G4930
VS
Xeon X3380

Celeron G4930 vs Xeon X3380

Intel

Celeron G4930

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019
VS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 Xeon X3380

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
16186%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3056%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2715%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2098%
#452
EPYC 9755
MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931
100%
#454
Xeon Platinum 8368
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429
99%
#456
EPYC 9575F
MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238
98%
#457
EPYC 7642
MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850
97%
#458
EPYC 7573X
MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580
97%
#783
Xeon X3380
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#796
Xeon E-2276M
MSRP: $939|Avg: $124
97%
#797
Xeon W3580
MSRP: $294|Avg: $30
96%
#798
Xeon W3690
MSRP: $583|Avg: $140
96%
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.
InsightCeleron G4930Xeon X3380
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($57)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X3380 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron G4930Xeon X3380
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($57)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G4930 and Xeon X3380

Intel

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.

Intel

Xeon X3380

The Xeon X3380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.16 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,568 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Celeron G4930 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G4930 scores 2,551 against the Xeon X3380's 2,568 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon X3380. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3380.

FeatureCeleron G4930Xeon X3380
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+1%
3.16 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
12 MB L2 Cache+500%
L2 Cache
512 kB
Process
14 nm-69%
45 nm
Architecture
Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark
2,551
2,568
Geekbench 6 Single
672
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,229
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G4930 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X3380 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G4930Xeon X3380
Socket
LGA1151
LGA775
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G4930) / not specified (Xeon X3380). The Celeron G4930 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Xeon X3380 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420.

FeatureCeleron G4930Xeon X3380
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget