Celeron 4205U vs G3930

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G3930
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 51 Watt
1.42
+65.1%
Celeron 4205U
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.86

Celeron G3930 outperforms Celeron 4205U by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21932554
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.69no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Celeron
Power efficiency2.635.43
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)23 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$42$107

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier2918
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+

Security technologies

Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 2133, DDR3L 1333/1600DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s38.397 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 610Intel® UHD Graphics for 8th Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.44.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G3930 and Celeron 4205U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1612

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron G3930 1.42
+65.1%
Celeron 4205U 0.86

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron G3930 2249
+64.5%
Celeron 4205U 1367

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Celeron G3930 605
+70.4%
Celeron 4205U 355

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Celeron G3930 1033
+72.7%
Celeron 4205U 598

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.42 0.86
Recency 3 January 2017 23 January 2019
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 15 Watt

Celeron G3930 has a 65.1% higher aggregate performance score.

Celeron 4205U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 240% lower power consumption.

The Celeron G3930 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 4205U in performance tests.

Note that Celeron G3930 is a desktop processor while Celeron 4205U is a notebook one.


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