Core i5-670 vs Celeron G4930

Core i5-670

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2010

Celeron G4930

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-670

2 / 4

2,553

+0.1%

2,551

0.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i5-670 is positioned at rank #1013 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Core i5-670

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34674%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

32763%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

23789%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7167%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5677%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4966%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2844%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2807%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2556%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2556%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2527%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2459%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2425%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2415%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2393%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

100%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

99%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

99%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

97%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

96%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

96%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

96%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

95%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

94%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

94%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

90%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

111%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

110%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

110%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

109%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

105%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

105%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

105%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

105%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

104%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

103%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

101%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

101%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

101%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

100%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

100%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

100%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

99%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

98%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

98%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

97%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

97%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

96%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

96%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

96%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

93%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

93%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

87%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

87%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G4930 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-670	Celeron G4930
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($57)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-670 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-670	Celeron G4930
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+75%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($57)

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.

Core i5-670 Benchmark Check

Celeron G4930 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-670 and Celeron G4930

Core i5-670

The Core i5-670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,553 points. Launch price was $252.

Celeron G4930

The Celeron G4930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,551 points. Launch price was $42.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-670 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G4930's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Core i5-670 versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4930 — a 15.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-670 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-670 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G4930 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-670 scores 2,553 against the Celeron G4930's 2,551 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-670. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 638 vs 672, a 5.2% lead for the Celeron G4930 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-670 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G4930.

Feature	Core i5-670	Celeron G4930
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.73 GHz+17%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.46 GHz+8%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	2,553	2,551
Geekbench 6 Single	638	672+5%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,229

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-670 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G4930 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i5-670 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4930 — the Celeron G4930 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4930 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H55,H57,P55,Q57 (Core i5-670) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4930).

Feature	Core i5-670	Celeron G4930
Socket	LGA1156	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-670) vs VT-x (Celeron G4930). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i5-670) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4930) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-670 targets Legacy Desktop, Celeron G4930 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-670 rivals Phenom II X4 955; Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420.

Feature	Core i5-670	Celeron G4930
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics	UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Legacy Desktop	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-670 launched at $284 MSRP, while the Celeron G4930 debuted at $42. At current prices ($100 vs $57), the Celeron G4930 is $43 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-670 delivers 25.5 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G4930 — making the Celeron G4930 the 54.7% better value option.