CPU
GPU
Pentium G3460
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 G3460 is positioned at rank 913 and the Celeron M 900 is on rank 797, so the Celeron M 900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3460 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3460 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+148%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ 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 G3460 and Celeron M 900
Pentium G3460
The Pentium G3460 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 2,114 points. Launch price was $89.
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 G3460 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 900 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium G3460 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium G3460 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron M 900 — a 45.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G3460. The Pentium G3460 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron M 900 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3460 scores 2,114 against the Celeron M 900's 2,101 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G3460.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,114 | 2,101 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3460 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 G3460 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3460 launched at $149 MSRP, while the Celeron M 900 debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Celeron M 900 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3460 delivers 84.6 pts/$ vs 210.1 pts/$ for the Celeron M 900 — making the Celeron M 900 the 85.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3460 | Celeron M 900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $86-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.6 | 210.1+148% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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