Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Celeron G3900TE vs Intel Core i5-6500T

Intel Celeron G3900TE currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-6500T is 2.7% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-6500T is 2.3% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Celeron G3900TE currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i5-6500T is about 106.4% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use FCLGA1151, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Celeron G3900TEIntel Core i5-6500T
Current used price$16.5$16.95
Current new price-$34.99
Relative gaming performance3535
Gaming performance per dollar2.1212.072
Cinebench R23 multi1,2872,656
Cinebench R23 single665842
Cores / threads2 / 24 / 4
SocketFCLGA1151-
TDP35 W35 W
Release year20152015
Qualified sales511
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