Celeron G4900

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron G4900

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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 G4900 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,787 Rank: 1035
Rank Name Score Visual
1031 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,792
+0.1%
1032 Xeon Silver 4210 4,791
+0.1%
1033 Core i7-2960XM 4,790
+0.1%
1034 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,787
+0%
1035 Celeron G4900 4,787
1036 Core i5-7200U 4,784
-0.1%
1037 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,782
-0.1%
1038 Xeon X5667 4,779
-0.2%
1039 Core i3-8130U 4,778
-0.2%
1040 Core i5-3470T 4,776
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron G4900 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,486 Rank: 1255
Rank Name Score Visual
1251 Core i7-2630QM 4,487
+0%
1252 Core i3-8130U 4,487
+0%
1253 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,487
+0%
1254 Xeon E5620 4,487
+0%
1255 Celeron G4900 4,486
1256 Core i5-2510E 4,485
+-0%
1257 Core i5-750 4,485
+-0%
1258 A12-9730P 4,485
+-0%
1259 Core i3-4150T 4,485
+-0%
1260 Athlon X4 950 4,485
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron G4900 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,988 Rank: 944
Rank Name Score Visual
940 EPYC 7351P 5,003
+0.3%
941 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,002
+0.3%
942 Core i5-3570 4,997
+0.2%
943 Core i5-6400T 4,993
+0.1%
944 Celeron G4900 4,988
945 Core i7-3740QM 4,988
+0%
946 Core i7-7500U 4,982
-0.1%
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
-0.2%
948 Core i7 970 4,980
-0.2%
949 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,979
-0.2%

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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 G4900 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1276
Rank Name Score Visual
1272 A8-5550M 4,534
+0%
1273 Core i5-670 4,534
+0%
1274 A8-5557M 4,534
+0%
1275 Core i3-6157U 4,533
+0%
1276 Celeron G4900 4,533
1277 Core i5-3210M 4,533
+0%
1278 Core i7-4650U 4,533
+0%
1279 Phenom II X4 B50 4,533
+0%
1280 Core i7-3667U 4,533
+0%
1281 Core i5-5200U 4,533
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron G4900 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,498 Rank: 1338
Rank Name Score Visual
1334 Pentium 4417U 4,499
+0%
1335 A8-3530MX 4,499
+0%
1336 Core i5-7Y54 4,498
+0%
1337 Core i5-2450M 4,498
+0%
1338 Celeron G4900 4,498
1339 Core i5-5200U 4,498
+0%
1340 Pentium 5405U 4,498
+0%
1341 Core i3-7020U 4,498
+0%
1342 Pentium 4415U 4,498
+0%
1343 Pentium G3460 4,497
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron G4900 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1277
Rank Name Score Visual
1273 Core i3-3110M 4,519
+0%
1274 Celeron G3920 4,518
+0%
1275 Core i5-2410M 4,518
+0%
1276 Celeron G4920 4,518
+0%
1277 Celeron G4900 4,518
1278 Pentium G3258 4,518
+0%
1279 Pentium G3460 4,518
+0%
1280 Phenom II X4 975 4,518
+0%
1281 Xeon E5450 4,518
+0%
1282 Phenom II X4 840T 4,518
+0%

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Celeron G4900 Details

The Intel Celeron G4900, launched in April 2018, sits at the lower end of the desktop processor hierarchy, offering basic performance for entry-level computing tasks. As of March 2026, it remains a dated solution in an era dominated by high-core-count processors, but its low price and modest power consumption still make it relevant for basic office use and light multimedia applications. The G4900 is built on Intel’s Coffee Lake architecture using a 14 nm process and is designed for the LGA-1151 socket, compatible with 300-series chipsets. With a TDP of 54 W, it maintains a balanced efficiency profile, though it lacks modern power-saving features found in newer generations.

The processor features two cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz with no turbo boost capability, which limits its performance in multi-threaded workloads. It includes 2 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory, delivering a memory bandwidth of up to 35.76 GB/s. While it supports ECC memory and hardware virtualization technologies like Intel VT-x and VT-d, these are more relevant for enterprise environments than typical consumer use. The absence of Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) means the CPU cannot leverage thread-level parallelism, reducing its competitiveness in multitasking scenarios.

Integrated into the G4900 is Intel’s UHD Graphics 610, a basic GPU capable of driving up to three displays with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a maximum burst frequency of 1.05 GHz. This graphics solution is suitable for everyday tasks and light video playback but cannot handle modern gaming or intensive graphical workloads. Despite its limitations, the integrated GPU provides a cost-effective alternative to discrete graphics cards in budget systems.

Benchmark results reveal the G4900’s position in the broader performance landscape. It achieves an Overall Score of 4787, ranking #1034 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4988 (#944) and a Multicore Score of 4486 (#1255). These scores place it behind many modern quad-core and octa-core processors, even among older models such as the Core i5-6400T and Core i5-3570. Its single-core performance is relatively respectable, though it trails behind current high-end CPUs like the Core Ultra 9 285K, which scores over 8,700. The multicore performance is more modest, indicating the processor’s limitation in handling parallel workloads.

In conclusion, the Celeron G4900 is best suited for low-demand environments such as home offices, media centers, or educational settings where cost and power efficiency outweigh raw performance. While it remains functional for basic productivity tasks, users seeking better performance for multitasking, content creation, or light gaming should consider more modern alternatives. As of early 2026, the G4900 is no longer competitive in the mainstream or enthusiast markets, but it continues to serve niche roles in budget-friendly systems.
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Intel Celeron G4900

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron G4900
Family: Celeron
Series: 4000
Model Number: G4900
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 54 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 (8-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 610
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 126 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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