CPU
GPU
Pentium G3260
Celeron M 900
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 Pentium G3260 is positioned at rank 556 and the Celeron M 900 is on rank 797, so the Pentium G3260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3260
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3260 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3260 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+109%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Pentium G3260 and Celeron M 900
Pentium G3260
The Pentium G3260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,116 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron M 900
The Celeron M 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,101 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3260 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 900 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G3260 has 1 more core. The Celeron M 900 is built on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3260 scores 2,116 against the Celeron M 900's 2,101 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G3260.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,116 | 2,101 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3260 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M 900 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3260 launched at $64 MSRP, while the Celeron M 900 debuted at $86. At current prices ($21 vs $10), the Celeron M 900 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3260 delivers 100.8 pts/$ vs 210.1 pts/$ for the Celeron M 900 — making the Celeron M 900 the 70.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3260 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $64-26% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $21 | $10-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.8 | 210.1+108% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2009 |
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