Phenom II X4 920 vs Celeron G3930TE
Phenom II X4 920
Celeron G3930TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 920 is positioned at rank 289 and the Celeron G3930TE is on rank 403, so the Phenom II X4 920 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 920
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 920 | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 920 | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X4 920 and Celeron G3930TE
Phenom II X4 920
The Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,202 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron G3930TE
The Celeron G3930TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,218 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X4 920 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3930TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X4 920 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Phenom II X4 920 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930TE — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 920 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Phenom II X4 920 uses the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G3930TE uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 920 scores 2,202 against the Celeron G3930TE's 2,218 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3930TE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 920 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G3930TE.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+4% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+200% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Deneb (2009−2011) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,202 | 2,218 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 548 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 948 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 920 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3930TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X4 920) / VT-x (Celeron G3930TE). The Celeron G3930TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Phenom II X4 920 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930TE rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 920 | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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