Celeron G4930T vs Core i3-3220
Celeron G4930T
Core i3-3220
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930T
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3220
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($88) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+111%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($88) |
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 G4930T and Core i3-3220
Celeron G4930T
The Celeron G4930T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,287 points. Launch price was $42.
Core i3-3220
The Core i3-3220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,276 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
The Celeron G4930T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3220's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i3-3220 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-3220 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Celeron G4930T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-3220 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930T scores 2,287 against the Core i3-3220's 2,276 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G4930T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 599 vs 503, a 17.4% lead for the Celeron G4930T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930T vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3220.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,287 | 2,276 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 599+19% | 503 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 927 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-3220 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930T versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-3220 — the Celeron G4930T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4930T 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 G4930T) and B75,Z75,Z77,H77,Q75,Q77,H61,H67,P67,Z68 (Core i3-3220).
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G4930T) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3220). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4930T) and HD Graphics 2500 (Core i3-3220) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget, Core i3-3220 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T; Core i3-3220 rivals FX-4300.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 2500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4930T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core i3-3220 debuted at $117. At current prices ($42 vs $88), the Celeron G4930T is $46 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4930T delivers 54.5 pts/$ vs 25.9 pts/$ for the Core i3-3220 — making the Celeron G4930T the 71.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Core i3-3220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-64% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-52% | $88 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.5+110% | 25.9 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2012 |
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