CPU
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Pentium G3460T
Celeron G3900E
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 G3460T is positioned at rank 602 and the Celeron G3900E is on rank 816, so the Pentium G3460T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3460T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3900E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3460T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3460T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 G3460T and Celeron G3900E
Pentium G3460T
The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G3900E
The Celeron G3900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,034 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G3460T and Celeron G3900E share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron G3900E is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G3460T scores 2,036 against the Celeron G3900E's 2,034 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3460T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3900E.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,036 | 2,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 699 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 948 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G3460T) / VT-x (Celeron G3900E). The Celeron G3900E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Pentium G3460T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900E rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3460T launched at $69 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900E debuted at $107.
| Feature | Pentium G3460T | Celeron G3900E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-36% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $35 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2016 |
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