Celeron J3455 vs Celeron G4900T
Celeron J3455
Celeron G4900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron J3455 is positioned at rank #994 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3455
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3455 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3455 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 J3455 and Celeron G4900T
Celeron J3455
The Celeron J3455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,247 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron G4900T
The Celeron G4900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,239 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Celeron J3455 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4900T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J3455 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G4900T — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G4900T (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron J3455 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G4900T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3455 scores 2,247 against the Celeron G4900T's 2,239 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron J3455. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 623, a 32.2% lead for the Celeron G4900T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 850 vs 1,040 (20.1% advantage for the Celeron G4900T). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron J3455 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G4900T.
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+93% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,247 | 2,239 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450 | 623+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | 1,040+22% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3455 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G4900T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Celeron G4900T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3455) vs 16 (Celeron G4900T) — the Celeron G4900T offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4900T).
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455 targets Low Power, Celeron G4900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205; Celeron G4900T rivals Pentium G5400T.
| Feature | Celeron J3455 | Celeron G4900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget |
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