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  • Avg. price: ~£9
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2248
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Celeron G3930 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

9.4

User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.5

Platform

1.0%

5.9

Integrated Graphics

Poor
9.4

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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Exceptional
  • 1.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.8

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Celeron G3930 is a budget-friendly 7th Gen desktop processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture, featuring 2 cores and 2 threads with a base clock speed of 2.90 GHz and a 2 MB Smart Cache. Built on a 14nm process with a 51W TDP, it includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 610 and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L-1333/1600 memory. Its primary advantages are its low power consumption, cost-effectiveness for basic office tasks or web browsing, and support for ECC memory. However, it lacks Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading, and its limited dual-core performance makes it unsuitable for modern gaming, heavy multitasking, or CPU-intensive applications.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron G3930

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.5

Platform

1.0%

5.9

Integrated Graphics

4.2
Intel Celeron G3930 has a technical score of 4.18 points, which is lower than that of 75.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.4
Intel Celeron G3930 has a user score of 9.43 points, which is higher than that of 92.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
10
Intel Celeron G3930 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 88.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.3
Intel Celeron G3930 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 51% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Celeron G3930 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Celeron G3930 uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 100 Series, Intel 200 Series
Intel Celeron G3930 supports Intel 100 Series, Intel 200 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 50% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Celeron G3930 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Celeron G3930 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
Intel Celeron G3930 offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Celeron G3930 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.9 GHz
Intel Celeron G3930 has a base clock of 2x2.9 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Celeron G3930 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Celeron G3930 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

2 MB
Intel Celeron G3930 has an L3 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 90.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Celeron G3930 has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L/DDR4
Intel Celeron G3930 supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4, which is older than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Celeron G3930 supports memory speeds up to 2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Celeron G3930 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Celeron G3930 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Celeron G3930 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 610
Intel Celeron G3930 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 77.8% of processors and equal to that in 0.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

12
Intel Celeron G3930 has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.8% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Celeron G3930 has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

VP8 (HW decode)
Intel Celeron G3930 supports VP8 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 80% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

51 W
Intel Celeron G3930 has a TDP of 51 W which is higher than that of 61.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

51 W
Intel Celeron G3930 has a base power of 51 W which is higher than that of 61.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

51 W
Intel Celeron G3930 has a boost power of 51 W which is lower than that of 67.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Celeron G3930 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Celeron G3930 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Celeron G3930 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron G3930 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron G3930 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron G3930 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 10x more popular
    Intel Celeron G3930 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Celeron G3930 is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1,000).10 vs 1
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Celeron G3930 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Celeron G3930 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 27.78x cheaper
    Intel Celeron G3930 is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
    Intel Celeron G3930 is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).£9 vs £250
  • 17.8% higher user score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.43 vs 8,000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.43 vs 8,000).9.43 vs 8
  • 20.3% lower boost power
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.51 W vs 64 W
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Celeron G3930 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Celeron G3930 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP2).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Celeron G3930 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 20.3% lower boost power
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.

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Overall
Platform
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Celeron G3930 has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    January 2,017
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 29% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,762 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 78.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,248 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 78.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,026 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 30.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,026 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron G3930 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Celeron G3930 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron G3930 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Celeron G3930 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.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP8 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Celeron G3930 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 610 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Celeron G3930 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 13.3% higher base power
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (51 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 29% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,762 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,762 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,762 vs 2,483
  • 78.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,248 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,248 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,248 vs 10,532.5
  • 78.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,026 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,026 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,026 vs 4,793
  • 30.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,026 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Celeron G3930 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,026 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,026 vs 1,471
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron G3930 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Celeron G3930 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Celeron G3930 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron G3930 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron G3930 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Celeron G3930?

  • Excellent value for money for budget-conscious builds
  • Highly efficient for basic office tasks like Word, Excel, and web browsing
  • Operates at very low temperatures, even under load
  • Low power consumption (51W TDP) makes it ideal for energy-efficient setups
  • Popular and reliable choice for cryptocurrency mining rigs
  • Integrated Intel HD 610 graphics support 4K content playback
  • Includes a dependable and quiet stock cooling solution

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron G3930?

  • Not suitable for modern or CPU-intensive gaming
  • Lacks Hyper-Threading and AVX2 support, limiting performance in complex workloads
  • Dual-core architecture can lead to 100% CPU usage with multiple browser tabs or background tasks
  • No Turbo Boost frequency, strictly capped at 2.9 GHz
  • Outperformed significantly by similarly priced older i3 or i5 used processors
  • Locked multiplier prevents any meaningful overclocking

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browser.geekbench.com
Q1 2017
Intel Celeron G3930 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Celeron G3930 is a budget-focused Kaby Lake desktop processor released in 2017, featuring two cores and a 2.9 GHz base frequency on the LGA 1151 socket. Designed for entry-level tasks, it offers high energy efficiency with a 51W TDP, supporting DDR4 memory and 4K video playback via Intel HD Graphics 610. The processor is ideal for basic office work, home servers, and...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
Q1 2017
Intel Celeron G3930 BX80677G3930 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Celeron G3930 is a 14nm Kaby Lake dual-core, dual-thread desktop processor operating at 2.9 GHz, designed for entry-level computing tasks like office applications, web browsing, and light media. It features 2MB of L3 cache, integrated Intel HD Graphics 610, and operates at a 51W TDP, making it a budget-friendly option. Key advantages include its low cost, low power...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
Q1 2017
Intel Celeron G3930 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Celeron G3930 is a 2.9GHz dual-core Kaby Lake processor from 2017, designed as a $40–$50 USD option for budget Linux systems and basic office tasks. Key advantages include extreme affordability, low power consumption, and support for DDR4-2400 memory. However, the chip lacks Hyper-Threading and AVX/AVX2 support, making it unsuitable for heavy, modern workloads. Overall...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Celeron G3930 @ 2.90GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron G3930 is a budget-tier, 2-core/2-thread Kaby Lake desktop processor, launched in 2017 for entry-level office and home systems, offering an extremely affordable price point and a low 51W TDP. It features DDR4-2400 support and integrated Intel HD Graphics 610 capable of 4K 60Hz playback, suitable for basic tasks, though it lacks Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, and has...Read more

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computerbase.de
11/05/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Review: Faster than its Predecessor (Comparison with Celeron G3930)

The Intel Pentium Gold G5400 (Coffee Lake) is a high-value, dual-core, four-thread processor running at 3.7 GHz, designed for budget desktop systems and office tasks. It excels in single-core tasks and daily applications, often outperforming competitors in this segment, while integrating UHD Graphics 610. Key advantages include low power consumption, minimal heat output (allowing...Read more

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computerbase.de
13/01/2017
Intel Pentium G4560 Review: Up to 97 Percent More Performance (Incl. Celeron G3930 Benchmarks)

The ComputerBase review of the Intel Pentium G4560 highlights it as a revolutionary entry-level CPU that fundamentally changed the budget market by introducing Hyper-Threading to the Pentium line for the first time. With 2 physical cores and 4 threads running at 3.5 GHz, it effectively acts as a "junior i3," offering roughly 97% of the performance of the more expensive Core i3-6100...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
25/08/2017
Intel Celeron G3930 Review: Not necessarily worth it

The Intel Celeron G3930 is a budget-focused Kaby Lake dual-core processor operating at 2.9 GHz, designed specifically for basic office tasks and light multimedia. While offering improved efficiency on the 14nm process, its lack of Hyper-Threading and AVX/AVX2 instruction sets limits performance in heavy workloads. Pros include high energy efficiency (51W TDP), silent operation with...Read more

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tweakers.net
03/07/2026
Desktop Best Buy Guide - July 2017

The July 2017 Tweakers Desktop Best Buy Guide offers three curated configurations, featuring two gaming systems and a versatile "Basic PC" in ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX formats, shaped by the rise of AMD's Ryzen processors. The guide aims to provide high performance-to-price ratios by leveraging community feedback for optimal component selection. The main pros are verified...Read more

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hardware.info
10/03/2018
42 AMD and Intel CPUs Review: What is the Best Processor? - Low-end Under 100 Euros

The Hardware.Info review of 42 sub-€100 CPUs positions the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 as a top choice for budget builders, citing its 6-core/12-thread architecture as a significant advantage over competitors for multi-threaded tasks, though it lacks integrated graphics. Conversely, Intel's Core i3-12100F and i3-14100F are identified as superior options for pure gaming performance and higher...Read more

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