Intel Celeron G3900 vs Intel Processor U300

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Intel Celeron G3900 or Intel Celeron G3900 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G3900 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3900, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Processor U300 features 5 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Processor U series.
To use the Intel Processor U300, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Processor U
Intel Celeron G3900 Name Intel Processor U300
Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen. Group Intel Core i 1300P/1300U
6 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G3900 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3900 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Processor U300 has 5 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 1.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 1x Raptor Cove
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 0.9 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
2 Threads 6
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
2.8 GHz Frequency None
2x Cores None
None None 4x Gracemont
2 CPU Cores 5
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G3900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3900 uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Processor U300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Processor U300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (48 EU)
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
12.0 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 13
14 nm Technology 10 nm
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2023
96 Shaders 384
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 48
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, LPDDR5-5200, DDR5-5200
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 51 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 12 W
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G3900 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Processor U300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2023
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Skylake S Architecture Raptor Lake U
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1744
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

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