Phenom X4 9600B vs Celeron G3900TE

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G3900TE
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.17
+1.7%
Phenom X4 9600B
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.15

Celeron G3900TE outperforms Phenom X4 9600B by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23592372
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.35no data
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Celeronno data
Power efficiency3.161.14
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 years ago)April 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$42no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size98.57 mm2285 mm2
Number of transistorsno data450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B 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
SocketLGA-1151AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 510no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 G3900TE 1.17
+1.7%
Phenom X4 9600B 1.15

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 G3900TE 1850
+1.5%
Phenom X4 9600B 1822

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.17 1.15
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

Celeron G3900TE has a 1.7% higher aggregate performance score, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

Phenom X4 9600B, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Celeron G3900TE and Phenom X4 9600B.

Be aware that Celeron G3900TE is a notebook processor while Phenom X4 9600B is a desktop one.


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