Celeron G5900 vs Core m3-7Y32
Celeron G5900
Core m3-7Y32
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-7Y32
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+565%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 G5900 and Core m3-7Y32
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Core m3-7Y32
The Core m3-7Y32 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,697 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core m3-7Y32's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 versus 3 GHz on the Core m3-7Y32 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G5900 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Celeron G5900 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Core m3-7Y32 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5900 scores 2,682 against the Core m3-7Y32's 2,697 — a 0.6% lead for the Core m3-7Y32. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900 vs 4 MB on the Core m3-7Y32.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+13% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+209% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,682 | 2,697 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 850 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m3-7Y32 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G5900) / not specified (Core m3-7Y32). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core m3-7Y32 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Core m3-7Y32 debuted at $281. At current prices ($42 vs $281), the Celeron G5900 is $239 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900 delivers 63.9 pts/$ vs 9.6 pts/$ for the Core m3-7Y32 — making the Celeron G5900 the 147.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900 | Core m3-7Y32 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-82% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-85% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.9+566% | 9.6 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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