Celeron G5900T vs Celeron G3930TE
Celeron G5900T
Celeron G3930TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($29) |
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 Celeron G3930TE
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.
Celeron G3930TE
The Celeron G3930TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,218 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G5900T and Celeron G3930TE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron G3930TE is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5900T scores 2,192 against the Celeron G3930TE's 2,218 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron G3930TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 748 vs 548, a 30.9% lead for the Celeron G5900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 750 vs 948 (23.3% advantage for the Celeron G3930TE). L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3930TE.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,192 | 2,218+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748+36% | 548 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | 948+26% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G3930TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Celeron G5900T 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 G5900T) and H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3930TE).
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900T) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3930TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget, Celeron G3930TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T; Celeron G3930TE rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron G3930TE debuted at $42. At current prices ($50 vs $29), the Celeron G3930TE is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900T delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 76.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930TE — making the Celeron G3930TE the 54.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42 | $42 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $29-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8 | 76.5+75% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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