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Intel Celeron G3900 review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35PassMark multi-core score:2157N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:N/A GHzCPU socket:LGA1151TDP (Thermal design power):51 W

Intel Celeron G3900 Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

Intel Celeron G3900
4.7/10

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

3.8

Technical score

25%

3.8

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

3.8

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 99% of processors
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

2.5

Performance

18%

4.9

Architecture

10%

5.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

7.5

Platform

1%

6.4

Integrated graphics

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3.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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3.8

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Intel Celeron G3900

Based on 0 · 3

Reviewers agree its low price is the main appeal, with little else singled out for praise or criticism.
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What owners say about the Intel Celeron G3900

Based on 30 owners sharing their experience in online comments

27%positive10%mixed63%negative

Owners appreciate its mining and gaming potential, but many report weak performance, crashes, and difficult hardware setup.

What owners dislike

  • Weak gaming performance and low frame rates6
  • Crashes and hangs during use6
  • Difficult multi-GPU setup and driver support5
  • Startup failures and missing display output: some boards show a fan spinning with no display, and one owner reports a board that was dead on arrival.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron G3900

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

2.5

Performance

18%

4.9

Architecture

10%

5.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

7.5

Platform

1%

6.4

Integrated graphics

3.8
Reviews score
3.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

4.7

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.3
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
LGA1151
This processor uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 59% of processors and equal to that of 9% of processors.
Chipset
?
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 73% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
2
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 80.4% of processors and equal to 19.6% of processors.
CPU threads
2
This processor offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 94.3% of processors and equal to 5.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
N/A
CPU base clock speed
2x 2.8 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 2x2.8 GHz which is lower than that of 85.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
2,157
This processor scores 2,157 in PassMark, which is lower than 93.6% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
14 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 32.9% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 14 nm
This processor is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.9% of processors and equal to that of 29% of processors.
L3 cache
2 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 91% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
L2 cache
?
L1 cache
64 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 64 KB which is smaller than that of 99.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR3L/DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4, which is older than that of 78.6% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,133 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,133 MHz, which is lower than that of 76.4% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
?
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 27.2% of processors and equal to 26.1% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 510
This processor uses the Intel HD Graphics 510 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 79.1% of processors and equal to that in 0.8% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
12
This processor has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.7% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 42.7% of processors and equal to that of 25.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 81% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
51 W
This processor has a TDP of 51 W which is higher than that of 59.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
51 W
This processor has a base power of 51 W which is higher than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
64 W
This processor has a boost power of 64 W which is lower than that of 49.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.8% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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Intel Celeron G3900 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • 7.14x cheaper
    Intel Celeron G3900 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    £35 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP5).
    LGA1151 vs FP5
  • 15.3% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    150 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 7.14x cheaper
    Intel Celeron G3900 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    £35 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP5).
    LGA1151 vs FP5
  • 15.3% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (150 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    150 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Supports ECC memory
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • 89% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (575 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    575 vs 5,209
  • 81.2% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,157 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    2,157 vs 11,469
  • 43.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.8/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    3.8

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.8 vs 6.7
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (575 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    575 vs 1,535
  • 34.4% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,677 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,677 vs 2,558
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 43.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    3.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    3.8

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    3.8 vs 6.7
  • 47.2% lower sentiment score
    3.8 vs 7.2
  • 15.7% worse value for money
    Intel Celeron G3900 has worse value for money than the average processor (6.3 vs 7.3).
    6.3 vs 7.29
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 5 years older release date
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2015 vs 2020).
    2015 vs 2020
  • More limited crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more limited crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES vs AES, SHA).
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 89% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (575 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    575 vs 5,209
  • 81.2% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,157 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    2,157 vs 11,469
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (575 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    575 vs 1,535
  • 34.4% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,677 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,677 vs 2,558
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • 2 fewer performance cores
    This processor has fewer performance cores than the average processor (2 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    2 vs 4
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x2.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    2x2.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 20.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (388 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    388 vs 490
  • No simultaneous multithreading
    This processor does not support simultaneous multithreading, while the average processor does. 73.8% of processors support it.
  • 35.8% slower Blender rendering
    This processor has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (255.6 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    255.58 vs 398.015
  • No speed boosting
    This processor does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • 45.9% less L3 per core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 77.8% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    2 MB vs 9 MB
  • 83.3% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (64 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    64 KB vs 384 KB
  • 50% less L2 per core
    This processor has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    This processor has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
    Skylake vs Kaby Lake
  • 33.3% lower memory speed
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,133 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 27.3% lower memory bandwidth
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    34.1 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Older DDR support
    This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
    DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 510 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel HD Graphics 510 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
EVO Tech
≈ estimated
22/11/2022
Hands-on gaming tests · before and after CPU upgrade
Verdict
Intel Celeron G3900 is dual-core and struggles in modern games, so a CPU upgrade is needed for better performance.
8.0
Reviewing Playing & More RPM
≈ estimated
30/06/2018
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks with a dedicated GPU
Verdict
Intel Celeron G3900 works as a budget gaming system, but only with a discrete graphics card.
7.0
WabitTech
≈ estimated
19/11/2017
Hands-on review · gaming tests and synthetic benchmarks
Verdict
Intel Celeron G3900 is only worth buying on a very tight budget: fine for light gaming, weak in demanding titles.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Celeron G3900

  • Exceptional value for money for budget-conscious builds
  • Low power consumption (51W TDP) and high energy efficiency
  • Runs cool and quiet even with the included stock cooler
  • Ideal for crypto mining rigs due to its low cost and stability
  • Reliable for basic office tasks, web browsing, and media consumption
  • Useful as a 'tester' CPU for BIOS updates on Skylake/Kaby Lake motherboards

What customers don't like about Intel Celeron G3900

  • Poor performance in modern gaming, often resulting in stuttering or low frame rates
  • Limited multitasking capabilities due to having only 2 cores and 2 threads
  • Slow processing speeds when handling resource-heavy applications like web browsers with many tabs
  • Longer loading times for applications and system tasks compared to higher-tier CPUs
  • No overclocking potential due to a locked multiplier

Verdict

The Intel Celeron G3900 is an entry-level desktop processor from the Skylake architecture (6th Generation), featuring 2 cores and 2 threads with a fixed base clock speed of 2.80 GHz. Launched in Q4 2015, it utilizes the LGA 1151 socket, 14nm lithography, and a 51W TDP while offering 2MB of Intel Smart Cache and a 34.1 GB/s memory bandwidth. Main pros include its extreme affordability for basic office tasks, support for both DDR4 (up to 2133 MHz) and DDR3L memory, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 510 that supports 4K visuals at 60Hz via DisplayPort. However, its significant cons are the lack of Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies, which severely limits multitasking and modern gaming performance, making it unsuitable for anything beyond simple web browsing and document editing.

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