Celeron G4900

Name: Intel Celeron G4900
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.7 (19 reviews)

2 cores · 2 threads · up to 3.1 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.7 · 19 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.1 GHz

L3 cache

2 MB

TDP

54W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming1

Productivity1

Single-core1

Multi-core8

Power efficiency1

Lab scores

Performance score1

Cores2

Threads2

Boost clock (GHz)3.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p2 fps

1440p2 fps

4K1 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 2
Threads: 2
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 610

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.1 GHz
Boost clock: 3.1 GHz
Multiplier: 31
L1 cache: 128 KB
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 2 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 54W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $42

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Extensions: AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners say it works fine for basic office tasks and web browsing, running cool and quiet. The main complaint is it feels slow with multiple programs open and struggles with anything beyond light use.

Pros

Cheap enough for basic office builds
Sips power, runs cool and quiet
Handles web browsing without stutter
Boots older PCs into a new life

Cons

Only two physical cores
Integrated graphics is very weak
No hyperthreading support at all

Verdict

Our verdict on the Celeron G4900

A cheap, basic two-core desktop CPU that works fine for office tasks but chokes on anything demanding.

Get it if you need the absolute cheapest chip to get a basic office PC or home server running on a modern platform. Skip it if you plan to do anything beyond web browsing and light document editing—this thing struggles with multitasking.