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Intel CPU BX80662G3900 Celeron G3900 2.80GHz 2M LGA1151 2C/2T Skylake Retail
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Intel CPU BX80662G3900 Celeron G3900 2.80GHz 2M LGA1151 2C/2T Skylake Retail

Bottom line: The Intel CPU Celeron G3900 2.80GHz 2M LGA1151 2C/2T Skylake Retail ($48.02 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:29 UTC): Low 51W TDP runs cool on modest coolers; main trade-off: only 2 cores / 2 threads, no Hyper-Threading.

$48.02

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Low 51W TDP runs cool on modest coolers
  • ✓ Integrated HD Graphics 510, no discrete GPU needed
  • ✓ Drops into any LGA1151 Skylake motherboard
  • ✓ Supports both DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory

Cons

  • ✗ Only 2 cores / 2 threads, no Hyper-Threading
  • ✗ Locked 2.8GHz clock with no Turbo Boost
  • ✗ Just 2MB Smart Cache limits heavy multitasking
  • ✗ HD 510 graphics too weak for modern 3D gaming

Manufacturer description

Processor Manufacturer: Intel Processor Core: dual-core (2 Core) Clock Speed: 2.80 GHz

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel CPU Celeron G3900 2.80GHz 2M LGA1151 2C/2T Skylake Retail using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Processor Manufacturer: Intel
  • Processor Core: dual-core (2 Core)
  • Clock Speed: 2.80 GHz
  • Direct media interface: 8 gt/s
  • L2 cache: 512 kB

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelBX80662G3900
WarrantyLimited Warranty
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2016-09-06T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerIntel
ItemPartNumberBX80662G3900

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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