CPU
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Pentium G3450T
Celeron G3900T
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 G3450T is positioned at rank 682 and the Celeron G3900T is on rank 451, so the Celeron G3900T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3450T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3450T | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3450T | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+56%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 G3450T and Celeron G3900T
Pentium G3450T
The Pentium G3450T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,904 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G3900T
The Celeron G3900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,900 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3450T and Celeron G3900T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Pentium G3450T versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G3900T — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Pentium G3450T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G3900T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3450T scores 1,904 against the Celeron G3900T's 1,900 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3450T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 614 vs 514, a 17.7% lead for the Pentium G3450T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450T vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900T.
| Feature | Pentium G3450T | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+12% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,904 | 1,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 614+19% | 514 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 903 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3450T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G3900T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G3450T versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron G3900T — the Celeron G3900T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G3900T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Pentium G3450T) and H110,B150,H170,Z170 (Celeron G3900T).
| Feature | Pentium G3450T | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: Yes (Pentium G3450T) vs VT-x (Celeron G3900T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G3450T) and HD Graphics 510 (Celeron G3900T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900T rivals Pentium G4400T.
| Feature | Pentium G3450T | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3450T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($45 vs $70), the Pentium G3450T is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3450T delivers 42.3 pts/$ vs 27.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900T — making the Pentium G3450T the 43.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3450T | Celeron G3900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | $42-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-36% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.3+56% | 27.1 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2015 |
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