Phenom II X4 840T vs Celeron G3920
Phenom II X4 840T
Celeron G3920
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 Phenom II X4 840T is positioned at rank 265 and the Celeron G3920 is on rank 364, so the Phenom II X4 840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 840T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3920
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zosma (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 840T | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Phenom II X4 840T and Celeron G3920
Phenom II X4 840T
The Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,367 points. Launch price was $80.
Celeron G3920
The Celeron G3920 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 2,358 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 840T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3920 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 840T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 840T versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G3920 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 840T (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Phenom II X4 840T uses the Zosma (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G3920 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 840T scores 2,367 against the Celeron G3920's 2,358 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom II X4 840T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 840T vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron G3920.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Zosma (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,367 | 2,358 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 699 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 948 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 840T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3920 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 840T) / VT-x (Celeron G3920). The Celeron G3920 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Phenom II X4 840T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3920 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3920 rivals Pentium G4400.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 840T | Celeron G3920 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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