The Core i7-7740X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Celeron G3900 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $25.76 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7740X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Celeron G3900
- Up to 37% cheaper – $44.04 vs $69.80
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 51 vs 112 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-7740X vs Celeron G3900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$69.8
63%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
69%
Celeron G3900
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, $
$44.04
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.25/FPS
100%
Core i7-7740X vs Celeron G3900 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7740X vs Celeron G3900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7740X vs Celeron G3900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7740X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Celeron G3900
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
65%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7740X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Celeron G3900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 112 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 2 |
4.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 510 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
