Celeron G5905T vs Celeron G3950
Celeron G5905T
Celeron G3950
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5905T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5905T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 G5905T and Celeron G3950
Celeron G5905T
The Celeron G5905T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,356 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G3950
The Celeron G3950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,336 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G5905T and Celeron G3950 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron G3950 is built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5905T scores 2,356 against the Celeron G3950's 2,336 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G5905T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 748 vs 750, a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G3950 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 750 vs 1,100 (37.8% advantage for the Celeron G3950). L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905T vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G3950.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,356 | 2,336 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | 750 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | 1,100+47% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5905T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G3950 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Celeron G5905T 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 G5905T) and H110,B250,H270,Z270 (Celeron G3950).
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G5905T) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron G3950) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905T targets Budget, Celeron G3950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905T rivals Pentium Gold G6405T; Celeron G3950 rivals Pentium G4560.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G5905T launched at $50 MSRP, while the Celeron G3950 debuted at $52. At current prices ($50 vs $30), the Celeron G3950 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5905T delivers 47.1 pts/$ vs 77.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G3950 — making the Celeron G3950 the 49.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5905T | Celeron G3950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-4% | $52 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.1 | 77.9+65% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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