Pentium G4520 vs Celeron G5900
Pentium G4520
Celeron G5900
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 G4520 is positioned at rank #584 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 G4520
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4520 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
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 G4520 and Celeron G5900
Pentium G4520
The Pentium G4520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,670 points. Launch price was $93.
Celeron G5900
The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G4520 and Celeron G5900 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4520 versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G4520 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Pentium G4520 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G5900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4520 scores 2,670 against the Celeron G5900's 2,682 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G5900. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium G4520 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G5900.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,670 | 2,682 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 850 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4520 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | 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 G4520) / VT-x (Celeron G5900). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium G4520 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4520 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G5900 debuted at $50. At current prices ($45 vs $42), the Celeron G5900 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4520 delivers 59.3 pts/$ vs 63.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G5900 — making the Celeron G5900 the 7.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4520 | Celeron G5900 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $50-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $42-7% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.3 | 63.9+8% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2020 |
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