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Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz

Explore Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2336 and a single-thread rating of 1842. Its stated TDP is 51 W.

CPU Mark2,336
11 samples
Single Thread1,842
Overall rank#3,624
of 6,054
Reference price$143.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2336 and a single-thread rating of 1842. Its stated TDP is 51 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 51 W reference TDP, a 2,336 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,336 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,842 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1151. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 51 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 51 W reference TDP, a 2,336 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz?

Start with LGA1151 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 51 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Phenom II X4 B40AMD2,341 points
02AMD Phenom II X4 B45AMD2,340 points
03AMD Phenom II X4 840TAMD2,337 points
04Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU2,336 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU1,842 points
03AMD Phenom II X4 840TAMD1,275 points
04AMD Phenom II X4 B40AMD1,241 points
05AMD Phenom II X4 B45AMD1,233 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Celeron G3950 @ 3.00GHzThis CPU45.8 Mark/W
03AMD Phenom II X4 840TAMD24.6 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
36,315.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
698.50
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,282.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
13.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,929.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
6,562.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
198.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,424.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketLGA1151
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock3.00 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP51 W
Integrated graphicsIntel HD Graphics 610

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L32 MB