FirePro A320 vs Celeron G3900
FirePro A320
Celeron G3900
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 FirePro A320 is positioned at rank 478 and the Celeron G3900 is on rank 419, so the Celeron G3900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro A320
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FirePro A320 | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FirePro A320 | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($39) |
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 FirePro A320 and Celeron G3900
FirePro A320
The FirePro A320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,153 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron G3900
The Celeron G3900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,155 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The FirePro A320 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the FirePro A320 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the FirePro A320 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G3900 — a 40% clock advantage for the FirePro A320 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The FirePro A320 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G3900 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FirePro A320 scores 2,153 against the Celeron G3900's 2,155 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G3900.
| Feature | FirePro A320 | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+50% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,153 | 2,155 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 680 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,250 |
Memory & Platform
The FirePro A320 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3900 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | FirePro A320 | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (FirePro A320) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron G3900). The Celeron G3900 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 510), while the FirePro A320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900 rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | FirePro A320 | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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