Celeron G5925
VS
Ryzen 9 5900X

Celeron G5925 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Intel

Celeron G5925

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WW2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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 G5925

#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
123%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
123%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
121%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
118%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
116%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
116%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
115%
#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
112%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
110%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
109%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
108%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
107%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
103%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
101%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
100%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
100%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
98%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
98%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
97%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
97%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
95%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
95%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
94%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
93%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
93%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
93%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
90%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
88%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
87%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
87%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5900X

#141
Core i9-13900K
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
105%
#142
Core i3-14100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $131
104%
#143
Ryzen 5 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
103%
#144
Core i7-10700KF
MSRP: $405|Avg: $160
103%
#145
Core i5-11600K
MSRP: $262|Avg: $170
103%
#146
Core i7-13700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $400
103%
#147
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
102%
#148
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $150
102%
#149
Core i9-12900KS
MSRP: $739|Avg: $385
102%
#150
Ryzen 5 5500X3D
MSRP: $185|Avg: $180
101%
#151
Core Ultra 7 265T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $362
101%
#152
Ryzen 3 3200GE
MSRP: $85|Avg: $64
101%
#153
Core i3-9100T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $50
101%
#154
Ryzen 5 4600G
MSRP: $154|Avg: $143
100%
#155
Core i7-13700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $250
100%
#156
Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $350
100%
#157
Core i7-13700F
MSRP: $359|Avg: $345
100%
#158
Core i5-13600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
99%
#159
Ryzen 5 3400GE
MSRP: $149|Avg: $80
99%
#160
Core i7-12700F
MSRP: $314|Avg: $275
99%
#161
Core i5-9400
MSRP: $192|Avg: $85
99%
#162
Core i3-13100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $128
99%
#163
Core i9-10910
MSRP: $488|Avg: $200
96%
#164
Core i5-14600T
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
96%
#165
Core i5-11500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $120
95%
#166
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#167
Ryzen 3 8300GE
MSRP: $129|Avg: $129
95%
#168
Core i3-13100T
MSRP: $134|Avg: $122
94%
#169
Core i5-10600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $110
94%
#170
Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $67
94%
#171
Core Ultra 9 285
MSRP: $589|Avg: $550
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 9 5900X delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G5925 in both compute-intensive tasks (173.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron G5925Ryzen 9 5900X
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Celeron G5925 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 (vs $350), it costs 96% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 68% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen 9 5900X.
InsightCeleron G5925Ryzen 9 5900X
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+68%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5925 and Ryzen 9 5900X

Intel

Celeron G5925

The Celeron G5925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,808 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

The Ryzen 9 5900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 38,955 points. Launch price was $549.

Processing Power

The Celeron G5925 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Ryzen 9 5900X has 10 more cores. The Ryzen 9 5900X is built on the Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5925 scores 2,808 against the Ryzen 9 5900X's 38,955 — a 173.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 756 vs 2,174, a 96.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 5900X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,248 vs 11,888 (162% advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900X). L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5925 vs 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 5900X.

FeatureCeleron G5925Ryzen 9 5900X
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
12 / 24+500%
Boost Clock
4.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz+3%
L3 Cache
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
64 MB+1500%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
7 nm, 12 nm-50%
Architecture
Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
PassMark
2,808
38,955+1287%
Cinebench R23 Multi
21,000
Geekbench 6 Single
756
2,174+188%
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,248
11,888+853%
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G5925 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G5925) vs 24 (Ryzen 9 5900X) — the Ryzen 9 5900X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5925) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,B550,X570 (Ryzen 9 5900X).

FeatureCeleron G5925Ryzen 9 5900X
Socket
LGA1200
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
24+50%
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 5900X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G5925) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5900X). The Celeron G5925 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Ryzen 9 5900X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5925 targets Budget, Ryzen 9 5900X targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Celeron G5925 rivals Pentium Gold G6405; Ryzen 9 5900X rivals Core i9-12900K.

FeatureCeleron G5925Ryzen 9 5900X
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
VT-x
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget
Workstation
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Value Analysis

The Celeron G5925 launched at $62 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 5900X debuted at $549. At current prices ($15 vs $350), the Celeron G5925 is $335 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5925 delivers 187.2 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 5900X — making the Celeron G5925 the 50.9% better value option.

FeatureCeleron G5925Ryzen 9 5900X
MSRP
$62-89%
$549
Avg Price (30d)
$15-96%
$350
Performance per Dollar
187.2+68%
111.3
Release Date
2020
2020