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Intel Celeron G4950

Intel Celeron G4950: Budget Processor for Basic Tasks in 2025

Architecture, Performance, and Use Cases

1. Key Specifications: Modest, Yet Functional

Coffee Lake Architecture and 14nm Manufacturing Process

The Intel Celeron G4950 belongs to the Coffee Lake generation (2018–2023) and remains relevant for budget builds even in 2025. The 14nm manufacturing process, which is outdated for flagship models, is justified by the chip's low cost. The processor has 2 cores and 2 threads (no Hyper-Threading), with a base frequency of 3.3 GHz (without Turbo Boost). This is the minimal configuration for contemporary tasks, but sufficient for basic scenarios.

Key Features:

- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 610 — supports 4K via HDMI 1.4, but is not suitable for gaming.

- TDP 54 W — low power consumption, allowing for passive cooling or a simple cooler.

- Support for DDR4-2400 — relevant for office PCs.

Performance:

In Cinebench R23 tests, the processor scores ~1500 points (single-threaded) and ~1700 (multi-threaded). In comparison, modern Core i3 13th generation processors yield over 8000 points. The Celeron G4950 is adequate for office applications (Microsoft Office, browsers) but will struggle with rendering or multitasking.

2. Compatible Motherboards: LGA 1151 v2 Socket and Chipsets

Platform Selection

The processor uses the LGA 1151 v2 socket, which is compatible only with 300-series chipsets:

- H310/B360/H370 — budget options with basic functionality (support for USB 3.1, SATA III).

- Z390 — for overclocking, but the Celeron G4950 is locked against overclocking.

Examples of Motherboards (2025):

- ASUS Prime H310M-K (~$60) — micro-ATX, 2 DDR4 slots.

- Gigabyte B360M DS3H (~$75) — 4 RAM slots, M.2 for NVMe.

Important:

- Update the BIOS before installing the processor (some motherboards require a BIOS update for Coffee Lake).

- Avoid motherboards with outdated chipsets (H110, B250) — they are incompatible.

3. Supported Memory: Only DDR4

The Celeron G4950 works with DDR4-2400 (officially). The maximum capacity is 64 GB (2 modules of 32 GB), but for its tasks, 8–16 GB is sufficient.

Recommendations:

- Choose modules with low latency (CL15–CL17), such as Kingston ValueRAM 8GB DDR4-2400 (~$25).

- DDR5 and LPDDR4X are not supported.

4. Power Supply: Minimum Requirements

With a TDP of 54 W, the processor does not require a powerful PSU. Even considering the motherboard, SSD, and fans, a power supply rated between 300–400 W is sufficient.

Examples:

- EVGA 400W 80+ White (~$40) — a reliable option for a basic build.

- Be Quiet! System Power 10 350W (~$55) — silent operation, overload protection.

Tip: Don't skimp on the PSU — cheap models can damage components.

5. Pros and Cons of the Celeron G4950

Pros:

- Price — ~$45 (new, 2025).

- Energy Efficiency — suitable for compact PCs and media centers.

- Integrated Graphics — no need for a discrete graphics card.

Cons:

- 2 Threads — struggles with running multiple programs simultaneously.

- Weak GPU — UHD 610 can only handle 4K video and older games (e.g., CS:GO at low settings — 30–40 FPS).

- Outdated Architecture — lags behind even budget AMD Athlon 3000G.

6. Use Cases: Where the G4950 is Relevant

- Office Tasks — working with documents, video conferencing, internet browsing.

- Multimedia — watching 4K videos via HDMI, streaming Netflix.

- Home Server/NAS — low power consumption and sufficient capacity for storing data.

- Educational PCs — for students working with texts and presentations.

Limitations:

- Gaming — only old titles (Half-Life 2, Minecraft) or cloud gaming (GeForce NOW).

- Video Editing — rendering in DaVinci Resolve will take 5 to 10 times longer than on a Core i5.

7. Comparison with Competitors

AMD Athlon 3000G (~$55):

- 2 cores/4 threads, Vega 3 GPU.

- Better for multitasking and gaming (Fortnite on low — 45–50 FPS).

- PCIe 3.0 support versus PCIe 2.0 for Celeron.

Intel Pentium Gold G6400 (~$65):

- 2 cores/4 threads, UHD 610.

- Clocked at 4.0 GHz — better performance in single-threaded tasks.

Conclusion: The Celeron G4950 only excels in price. For slightly more demanding tasks, it's better to pay an extra $10–20.

8. Practical Assembly Tips

- Cooler: The stock cooler is sufficient, but for quieter operation, choose the Deepcool GAMMAXX 200T (~$15).

- Storage: An SSD is essential! The Kingston A400 240GB (~$25) will speed up system boot times.

- Case: Mini-ITX for space saving, such as the Cooler Master Elite 110 (~$50).

Sample Build for $250:

- Processor: $45

- Motherboard: $60

- RAM: 8GB DDR4 — $25

- SSD: 240GB — $25

- PSU: 400W — $40

- Case: $50

9. Final Conclusion: Who is the Celeron G4950 Suitable For?

This processor is a choice for those who:

1. Build a maximum budget PC for office work, study, or internet browsing.

2. Need an energy-efficient system (for example, a home NAS).

3. Do not plan to upgrade in the next 2–3 years.

Alternative: If the budget allows, consider the AMD Athlon 3000G or a used Core i5 8th generation (~$80).

The Celeron G4950 is not for gamers or professionals, but as a "workhorse" for basic tasks, it performs decently.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Desktop

Launch Date

April 2019

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.

G4950

Code Name

Coffee Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Threads

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

Basic Frequency

3.30 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

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

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.

DDR4-2400

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.

Bus Speed

8 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

37.5 GB/s

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

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® UHD 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.

1.05 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® Smart Cache

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 Clear Video Technology

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.

4.5

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

Benchmarks

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2041

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

2714

Compared to Other CPU

Passmark CPU Single Core

Core i7-5700EQ

2092 +2.5%

Core i3-4170

2064 +1.1%

Celeron G4950

2041

Xeon Gold 6212U

2013 -1.4%

Core i3-4330

1984 -2.8%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Athlon Silver 3050e

3043 +12.1%

Athlon X4 830

2901 +6.9%

Celeron G4950

2714

Core i5-7Y57

2562 -5.6%

Core i5-3437U

2334 -14%