Core M-5Y51 vs Celeron G3900E

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Celeron G3900E

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y51

2 / 4

2,030

0.0%

2,034

+0.2%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core M-5Y51 is positioned at rank 1154 and the Celeron G3900E is on rank 816, so the Celeron G3900E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M-5Y51

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4064%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4004%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3676%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3659%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3626%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3501%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3357%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3352%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3262%

#1153

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

100%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1155

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1156

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1158

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1159

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1161

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16397%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15494%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11250%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3389%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2685%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2348%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1345%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1328%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1209%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1209%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1195%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1163%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1147%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1142%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1132%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

100%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#818

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

99%

#819

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

99%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

98%

#821

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

98%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

98%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

98%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

98%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

97%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

97%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

97%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

96%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

96%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core M-5Y51 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron G3900E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Celeron G3900E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($35)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G3900E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 88% cheaper ($35 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Celeron G3900E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+704%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($35)

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 M-5Y51 Benchmark Check

Celeron G3900E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y51 and Celeron G3900E

Core M-5Y51

The Core M-5Y51 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,030 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron G3900E

The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y51 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G3900E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G3900E — a 8% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y51. The Core M-5Y51 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G3900E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y51 scores 2,030 against the Celeron G3900E's 2,034 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G3900E. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Celeron G3900E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,030	2,034
Geekbench 6 Single	—	699
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	948

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y51) / VT-x (Celeron G3900E). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core M-5Y51 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Celeron G3900E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 510
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y51 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900E debuted at $107. At current prices ($281 vs $35), the Celeron G3900E is $246 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y51 delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 58.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900E — making the Celeron G3900E the 155.8% better value option.