CPU
GPU
Pro A8-8600B
Celeron G3930TE
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 Pro A8-8600B is positioned at rank 986 and the Celeron G3930TE is on rank 403, so the Celeron G3930TE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pro A8-8600B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G3930TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pro A8-8600B | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pro A8-8600B | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pro A8-8600B and Celeron G3930TE
Pro A8-8600B
The Pro A8-8600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,203 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Pro A8-8600B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G3930TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pro A8-8600B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pro A8-8600B versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G3930TE — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Pro A8-8600B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pro A8-8600B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G3930TE uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A8-8600B scores 2,203 against the Celeron G3930TE's 2,218 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3930TE.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+11% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,203 | 2,218 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 548 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 948 |
Memory & Platform
The Pro A8-8600B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G3930TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pro A8-8600B) / VT-x (Celeron G3930TE). The Celeron G3930TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Pro A8-8600B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3930TE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3930TE rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pro A8-8600B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron G3930TE debuted at $42. At current prices ($25 vs $29), the Pro A8-8600B is $4 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pro A8-8600B delivers 88.1 pts/$ vs 76.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G3930TE — making the Pro A8-8600B the 14.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pro A8-8600B | Celeron G3930TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $42-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-14% | $29 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.1+15% | 76.5 |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2017 |
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