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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron G4900 vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Celeron G4900 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 326% cheaper$42 vs $149.40
  • Up to 38% better value for money
  • Up to 209% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 10 months newer
  • Up to 326% more expensive$149.40 vs $42

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 59 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Celeron G4900 draws 11W less power.

LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM5
Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
UHD Graphics 610
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M
2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron G4900 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 843% faster than the Celeron G4900 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Celeron G4900?expand_more
843% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron G4900 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron G4900 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Celeron G4900 scores 7/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron G4900 or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron G4900 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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