Celeron G5900T vs A8-3820
Celeron G5900T
A8-3820
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Per Dollar A8-3820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | A8-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | A8-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+303%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 G5900T and A8-3820
Celeron G5900T
The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.
A8-3820
The A8-3820 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,178 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3820 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3820 has 2 more cores. The A8-3820 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5900T scores 2,192 against the A8-3820's 2,178 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G5900T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 748 vs 354, a 71.5% lead for the Celeron G5900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T vs 0 kB on the A8-3820.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | A8-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+28% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,192 | 2,178 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748+111% | 354 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3820 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900T versus DDR3-1866 on the A8-3820 — the Celeron G5900T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G5900T) vs 20 (A8-3820) — the A8-3820 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900T) and A55,A75 (A8-3820).
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | A8-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5900T) vs AMD-V (A8-3820). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900T) and Radeon HD 6550D (A8-3820) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget, A8-3820 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T; A8-3820 rivals Core i3-2120.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | A8-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | Radeon HD 6550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the A8-3820 debuted at $280. At current prices ($50 vs $200), the Celeron G5900T is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900T delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 10.9 pts/$ for the A8-3820 — making the Celeron G5900T the 120.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | A8-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-85% | $280 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-75% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8+302% | 10.9 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2011 |
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