Intel Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise it as simple, effective, and reliable for basic builds, while others report it arrived without a fan or failed to work at all. Packaging and quality control issues are noted, but for those who got a functional unit, it performs well.
Pros
- Simple and effective
- Reliable for basic builds
- Good value for money
- Works well with CPU
Cons
- Does not include a fan
- Packaging issues
- Some units arrived defective
- Quality control concerns
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is widely praised for its exceptional performance in gaming, content creation, and multitasking, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. While it runs hot by default, most reviewers find that adjusting BIOS settings like PBO and thermal limits resolves this, and the CPU remains stable and powerful. The lack of an included cooler and the need for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM are common considerations, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great for content creation
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Good value for money
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot by default
- No cooler included
- Requires AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- High power consumption (170W TDP)
- Motherboard prices high
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Celeron G3900 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Celeron | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | G3900 | 7900X |
| Codename | — | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| P-cores | — | 12★ |
| Threads | 2 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 0.5 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 64★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM5 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28★ |
| TDP | 51★ | 170 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 230★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 510 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ai (22nd percentile)
- Below average multi thread (24th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (28th percentile)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Intel Celeron G3900 2-core LGA1151 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.