CPU
GPU
Celeron G4930T
Pentium 1403 v2
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G4930T | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+258%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Pentium 1403 v2
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.
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G4930T and Pentium 1403 v2 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron G4930T versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G4930T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G4930T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 1403 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G4930T scores 2,287 against the Pentium 1403 v2's 2,284 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G4930T. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron G4930T vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium 1403 v2.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,287 | 2,284 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 599 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 927 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G4930T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 1403 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1356 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G4930T) / not specified (Pentium 1403 v2). The Celeron G4930T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium 1403 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930T rivals Pentium G5420T.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G4930T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium 1403 v2 debuted at $150. At current prices ($42 vs $150), the Celeron G4930T is $108 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G4930T delivers 54.5 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Pentium 1403 v2 — making the Celeron G4930T the 112.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G4930T | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-72% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-72% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.5+259% | 15.2 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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