Celeron G4930T vs Core i7-4550U

Celeron G4930T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2019

Core i7-4550U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G4930T

2 / 2

2,287

0.0%

Core i7-660UM

Celeron G1620T

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,307

+0.9%

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 G4930T

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

109%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

109%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

107%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

107%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

107%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

106%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

106%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

104%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

103%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

103%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

102%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

102%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

101%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

100%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

100%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

100%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

99%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

97%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

97%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

96%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

95%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

95%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

95%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

95%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

94%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

93%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

90%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

90%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

90%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4550U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#133

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

318%

#134

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

313%

#135

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

288%

#136

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

286%

#137

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

284%

#139

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

274%

#140

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

263%

#141

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

262%

#142

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

255%

#145

Core i7-4550U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

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 G4930T (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G4930T	Core i7-4550U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4550U (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G4930T	Core i7-4550U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)	✅ 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.

Celeron G4930T Benchmark Check

Core i7-4550U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G4930T and Core i7-4550U

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 i7-4550U

The Core i7-4550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,307 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G4930T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-4550U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-4550U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron G4930T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4550U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930T scores 2,287 against the Core i7-4550U's 2,307 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4550U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4550U.

Feature	Celeron G4930T	Core i7-4550U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+100%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Haswell-ULT (2013)
PassMark	2,287	2,307
Geekbench 6 Single	599	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	927	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G4930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4550U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron G4930T	Core i7-4550U
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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 G4930T) / not specified (Core i7-4550U). The Celeron G4930T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core i7-4550U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T.