CPU
GPU
Pentium G3450
Celeron G5900T
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. The Pentium G3450 is positioned at rank #649 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 Pentium G3450
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450 | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 G3450 and Celeron G5900T
Pentium G3450
The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.
Celeron G5900T
The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3450 and Celeron G5900T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Pentium G3450 is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3450 scores 2,182 against the Celeron G5900T's 2,192 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G5900T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450 vs 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 2,182 | 2,192 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 748 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 750 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3450) / VT-x (Celeron G5900T). The Celeron G5900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G3450 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3450 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Celeron G5900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($25 vs $50), the Pentium G3450 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3450 delivers 87.3 pts/$ vs 43.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G5900T — making the Pentium G3450 the 66.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3450 | Celeron G5900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82 | $42-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3+99% | 43.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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