Celeron G5900T vs Pro A8-8600B
Celeron G5900T
Pro A8-8600B
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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 Pro A8-8600B
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.
Pro A8-8600B
The Pro A8-8600B 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pro A8-8600B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. The Pro A8-8600B is built on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5900T scores 2,192 against the Pro A8-8600B's 2,203 — a 0.5% lead for the Pro A8-8600B.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+100% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | — | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,192 | 2,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A8-8600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | FP4 |
| 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 G5900T) / not specified (Pro A8-8600B). The Celeron G5900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pro A8-8600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pro A8-8600B debuted at $150. At current prices ($50 vs $25), the Pro A8-8600B is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900T delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 88.1 pts/$ for the Pro A8-8600B — making the Pro A8-8600B the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Pro A8-8600B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-72% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $25-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8 | 88.1+101% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2015 |
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