Intel Celeron G3950 vs Intel Celeron G3900

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Intel Celeron G3950 or Intel Celeron G3950 – 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 G3950 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3950, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
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.
Intel Celeron G3950 Name Intel Celeron G3900
Intel Celeron Family Intel Celeron
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 6
Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen. Group Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen.
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G3950 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3950 is 3.0 GHz
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
No Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G3950 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3950 uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, 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 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
12 Direct X 12.0
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9
12 Execution units 12
96 Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2016 Release date Q1/2015
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 510
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
 
 

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600
Yes ECC 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
51 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G3950 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 Celeron G3900 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
49 $ Release price --
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
5223
5223
Intel Celeron G3900
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
4875
4875

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
2955
2955
Intel Celeron G3900
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
2758
2758

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1470
1470
Intel Celeron G3900
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
1420
1420

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
228
228
Intel Celeron G3900
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
213
213

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Celeron G3950
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
127
127
Intel Celeron G3900
2C 2T @ 2.8 GHz
119
119