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Intel Celeron G3930E

Intel Celeron G3930E: A Budget Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

Relevant as of April 2025

Key Characteristics: Architecture and Capabilities

The Intel Celeron G3930E processor, released in 2017, is still available on the market as a budget solution. Despite its age, it can be found in new OEM builds or specialty stores priced between $40–50.

- Architecture and Process: Based on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture (14 nm). Two cores, two threads, with a base frequency of 1.8 GHz. The lack of Turbo Boost limits dynamic overclocking.

- Graphics: The integrated Intel HD Graphics 610 supports 4K via DisplayPort but struggles with modern games.

- TDP: 54 W — modest power consumption for office systems.

Performance: In Cinebench R23 tests, the processor scores around 600–700 points (for comparison: modern Core i3 13th generation scores 7000+). Suitable for document work, browsing, and light applications.

Key Features:

- Support for hardware decoding of HEVC 10-bit and VP9 — relevant for 4K streaming.

- Power-saving technologies like SpeedStep.

Compatible Motherboards

The processor uses the LGA 1151 socket, but due to the aging platform, finding new motherboards is challenging. In 2025, the following options are available:

- Chipsets: H110, B250, H270, Q270.

- Model Examples:

- ASUS H110M-K (price: $60–70).

- MSI B250M PRO-VDH (price: $80–90, if available).

Selection Features:

1. BIOS Update: Motherboards with 100 series chipsets (e.g., H110) require a BIOS update to work with Kaby Lake.

2. Form Factor: It is better to choose micro-ATX or mini-ITX for compact builds.

Supported Memory

- Memory Type: DDR4-2133/2400 (maximum 64 GB).

- Important: DDR5 and other modern standards are not supported.

Recommendations:

- For an office PC, 8 GB (2x4 GB) is sufficient — for example, Kingston ValueRAM DDR4-2400 ($25–30).

- For a media center, consider installing 16 GB to avoid stuttering during video streaming.

Power Supply: How to Choose Wisely

With a TDP of 54 W, the processor does not require a powerful PSU.

- Power: 300–400 W is sufficient.

- Examples:

- Be Quiet! System Power 10 400W ($45) — quiet and reliable.

- EVGA 500 W1 ($40) — a budget option.

Tip: Don’t skimp on the power supply! Low-quality models (like no-name for $20) can damage components.

Pros and Cons of Celeron G3930E

Pros:

- Price: One of the cheapest processors on the market.

- Energy Efficiency: Suitable for systems with passive cooling.

- Compatibility: Works with Windows 10/11 and Linux.

Cons:

- Weak Performance: Poor multitasking capabilities (e.g., running a browser + office applications).

- Aging Platform: No PCIe 4.0 support; NVMe SSDs operate at reduced speeds.

Usage Scenarios

1. Office Tasks

Ideal for working with documents (Word, Excel), email, and video calls. Example: a build for accounting with a 1080p monitor.

2. Home Media Center

Via HDMI 1.4, supports 4K@30 Hz. Connect a mini-PC to the TV for Netflix or YouTube.

3. Simple Workloads

- 3D printing.

- Smart home management via Home Assistant.

Not suitable for:

- Gaming (even CS:2 on minimal settings will lag).

- Video editing or working in Photoshop.

Comparison with Competitors

AMD Athlon 3000G (price: $55–60)

- Pros: Vega 3 graphics (better for gaming), unlocked multiplier.

- Cons: Higher TDP (35 W vs. 54 W for Intel).

Intel Pentium Gold G7400 (price: $80–90)

- Pros: 2 cores/4 threads, DDR5 support.

- Cons: More expensive.

Conclusion: Celeron G3930E wins only in price but loses to even budget AMD in performance.

Build Tips

1. Case: Choose compact models (Fractal Design Core 500, $60).

2. Drive: SSD is essential (e.g., Kingston A400 240 GB, $25) — HDD will bottleneck the system.

3. Cooling: The standard box cooler is sufficient, but for quieter operation, consider the Arctic Alpine 12 ($15).

4. Dedicated Graphics Card: Not recommended — the processor will become the bottleneck.

Final Conclusion: Who Should Consider the Celeron G3930E?

This processor is a choice for those who:

- Are building a cheap office PC (for example, for a café or warehouse).

- Need an energy-efficient system (home server running 24/7).

- Have a limited budget (up to $200 for the whole build).

Why is it still relevant in 2025? Despite its weak performance, its low price and minimal cooling requirements make it a niche solution. However, for most users, it is better to spend an additional $30–40 for more modern models.

If you are looking for a "workhorse" for basic tasks — the Celeron G3930E will do the job. But remember: this is a processor from the last decade, and its capabilities are extremely limited.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

April 2017

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

G3930E

Code Name

Kaby Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

2.90 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCLGA1151

TDP

54 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-2133 | DDR3L-1600

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

64 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

Yes

GPU Specifications

GPU Name

Intel® HD Graphics 610

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

350 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.00 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

64 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@24Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

2 MB

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.4

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes