Celeron G5900 vs Pro A12-8800B

CPU

GPU

Celeron G5900

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2020

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron G5900

2 / 2

2,682

+0.6%

2,667

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 G5900

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

104%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

104%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

104%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

104%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

103%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

103%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

103%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

102%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

102%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

102%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

101%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

101%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

101%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

100%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

100%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

100%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

98%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

98%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

96%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

96%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

96%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B

#1162

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4399%

#1163

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4334%

#1164

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3979%

#1165

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3961%

#1166

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3925%

#1168

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3790%

#1169

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3634%

#1170

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3628%

#1171

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3531%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

100%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

97%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

97%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

94%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

92%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

91%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

91%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

90%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

90%

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 G5900 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron G5900	Pro A12-8800B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pro A12-8800B (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron G5900	Pro A12-8800B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)	✅ More affordable ($40)

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 G5900 Benchmark Check

Pro A12-8800B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5900 and Pro A12-8800B

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.

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G5900 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A12-8800B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A12-8800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron G5900 uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G5900 scores 2,682 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G5900. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 850 vs 528, a 46.7% lead for the Celeron G5900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,600 vs 1,144 (33.2% advantage for the Celeron G5900).

Feature	Celeron G5900	Pro A12-8800B
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+62%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2048 kB+700%
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake (2020−2025)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,682	2,667
Geekbench 6 Single	850+61%	528
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,600+40%	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G5900 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A12-8800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900 versus DDR3-2133 on the Pro A12-8800B — the Celeron G5900 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900) and Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B).

Feature	Celeron G5900	Pro A12-8800B
Socket	LGA1200	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666+33%	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5900) vs AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900) and Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.

Feature	Celeron G5900	Pro A12-8800B
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 610	Radeon R7 Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget	—

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Value Analysis

The Celeron G5900 launched at $50 MSRP, while the Pro A12-8800B debuted at $400. At current prices ($42 vs $40), the Pro A12-8800B is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900 delivers 63.9 pts/$ vs 66.7 pts/$ for the Pro A12-8800B — making the Pro A12-8800B the 4.3% better value option.