Celeron G3900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron G3900

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron G3900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,457 Rank: 1327
Rank Name Score Visual
1323 A10 PRO-7850B 4,461
+0.1%
1324 Athlon X4 870K 4,460
+0.1%
1325 Athlon II X4 641 4,459
+0%
1326 Celeron G1820 4,458
+0%
1327 Celeron G3900 4,457
1328 Core i7-2637M 4,457
+0%
1329 Core M-5Y10c 4,456
+-0%
1330 Core M-5Y31 4,454
-0.1%
1331 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,453
-0.1%
1332 Core i5-670 4,452
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron G3900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,360 Rank: 1552
Rank Name Score Visual
1548 Core i7-620M 4,362
+0%
1549 Pentium Silver N5000 4,361
+0%
1550 A10-7300 4,361
+0%
1551 Core i5-580M 4,361
+0%
1552 Celeron G3900 4,360
1553 Athlon II X2 270 4,360
+0%
1554 Phenom II P960 4,360
+0%
1555 Core i3-550 4,360
+0%
1556 Athlon II X4 610e 4,360
+0%
1557 A10-7400P 4,359
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron G3900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,522 Rank: 1269
Rank Name Score Visual
1265 FX-4320 4,526
+0.1%
1266 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,523
+0%
1267 A10-6700 4,523
+0%
1268 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,523
+0%
1269 Celeron G3900 4,522
1270 Core i3-6100H 4,522
+0%
1271 Core i5-3230M 4,519
-0.1%
1272 Core i7-2630QM 4,518
-0.1%
1273 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,518
-0.1%
1274 Core i3 540 4,518
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron G3900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,526 Rank: 1331
Rank Name Score Visual
1327 Core i7-3689Y 4,527
+0%
1328 FX-7500 4,527
+0%
1329 Xeon E5345 4,527
+0%
1330 Core i5-8200Y 4,527
+0%
1331 Celeron G3900 4,526
1332 Core m5-6Y57 4,526
+0%
1333 Celeron G4930T 4,526
+0%
1334 Core i3-2105 4,526
+0%
1335 Core i5-4210U 4,526
+0%
1336 Core i3-4000M 4,526
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron G3900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1385
Rank Name Score Visual
1381 Phenom II X3 710 4,492
+0%
1382 Core i7-620M 4,492
+0%
1383 Core i5-580M 4,492
+0%
1384 Core i7-8500Y 4,492
+0%
1385 Celeron G3900 4,491
1386 Core i5-2510E 4,491
+0%
1387 Core i5-2415M 4,491
+0%
1388 Core i5-4250U 4,491
+0%
1389 Core i5-3317U 4,491
+0%
1390 Xeon E5320 4,491
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron G3900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1318
Rank Name Score Visual
1314 A12-9720P 4,513
+0%
1315 Xeon L5420 4,513
+0%
1316 Core M-5Y70 4,513
+0%
1317 Phenom II X4 B95 4,513
+0%
1318 Celeron G3900 4,512
1319 Celeron G4900T 4,512
+0%
1320 Celeron G3930T 4,512
+0%
1321 Pentium G3250 4,512
+0%
1322 A8-6500 4,512
+0%
1323 Phenom II X4 945 4,512
+0%

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Celeron G3900 Details

The Intel Celeron G3900, launched in September 2015, stands as a modest entry in the modern desktop CPU landscape, offering basic performance suited for light computing tasks. While it ranks #1327 in overall performance among 2060 processors, its single-core score of 4522 places it at #1269, indicating relatively strong performance per core compared to its peers. However, its multicore score of 4360, ranking #1552, reveals that it struggles in multi-threaded workloads, making it less competitive in today's performance-driven environment. As of March 2026, the processor is nearly a decade old, and its 14 nm manufacturing process, while advanced for its time, is now outdated compared to current 5 nm and 7 nm nodes used in high-end CPUs.

This dual-core processor operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz with a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. It features 2 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. The TDP of 51 W ensures efficient power consumption, making it suitable for low-power desktops or systems where thermal constraints are a concern. The processor uses the LGA-1151 socket and is built on Intel’s Skylake architecture, which was designed for improved efficiency and performance over its predecessors.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD 510 GPU, which includes 12 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 950 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia tasks and light gaming. While not powerful enough for modern games, it offers sufficient performance for office applications and web browsing. The Celeron G3900 also supports a range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI for encryption, AVX and AVX2 for enhanced vector processing, and Intel VT-x for virtualization.

In comparison to similar processors, the Celeron G3900 is outperformed by more recent models such as the Celeron G4900T and Celeron G3930, which have higher clock speeds and slightly better benchmarks. Its single-core performance is comparable to older mid-range CPUs like the Core i5-3230M and Core i7-2630QM, but it lags behind modern offerings in both single and multicore performance. The processor is best suited for basic desktop use, such as web browsing, document editing, and media playback, but it is not recommended for demanding applications like video editing or gaming.

Overall, the Intel Celeron G3900 remains a viable option for budget systems or second-hand builds where cost is a primary concern. However, its age and limited performance capabilities make it unsuitable for users seeking modern computing experiences. For those needing more power, upgrading to a more recent processor from the Celeron, Pentium, or Core i series would provide a significant improvement in both performance and efficiency.
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Intel Celeron G3900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron G3900
Family: Celeron
Series: 3000
Model Number: G3900
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 51 W
Release Price: $42.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 2 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 510
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT SGX Secure Key TSX
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