A10-6790B vs Celeron G1610

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GPU

A10-6790B

4 Cores4 Thrd100 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2013

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Celeron G1610

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

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A10-6790B vs Celeron G1610 Performance Spectrum

A10-6790B

4 / 4

1,546

0.0%

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Celeron G1610

2 / 2

1,550

+0.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A10-6790B vs Celeron G1610 FPS Benchmarks

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A10-6790B vs Celeron G1610: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A10-6790B

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron G1610.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,546 vs 1,550).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 12.7 vs 36.9 PassMark/$ ($122 MSRP vs $42 MSRP).
❌81.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 55W.

Celeron G1610

2012

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($42 MSRP vs $122 MSRP).
✅Delivers 191.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 36.9 vs 12.7 PassMark/$ ($42 MSRP vs $122 MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 100W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10-6790B across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A10-6790B.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1610 better than A10-6790B?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A10-6790B is ahead with a 3.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G1610 pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G1610 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G1610 is the better buy right now. Celeron G1610 comes in $80 cheaper on MSRP at $42 MSRP versus $122 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The compromise is that A10-6790B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 3.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 191.2% better value on MSRP (36.9 vs 12.7 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10-6790B makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A10-6790B vs Celeron G1610 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A10-6790B

The A10-6790B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $130.

Celeron G1610

The Celeron G1610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.

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Processing Power

The A10-6790B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1610 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10-6790B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790B versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 — a 49.3% clock advantage for the A10-6790B (base: 4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The A10-6790B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1610 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6790B scores 1,546 against the Celeron G1610's 1,550 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G1610.

Feature	A10-6790B	Celeron G1610
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+65%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+54%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4096 kB+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Richland (2013−2014)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,546	1,550
Geekbench 6 Single	—	456
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	778

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Memory & Platform

The A10-6790B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1610 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the A10-6790B versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1610 — the A10-6790B supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6790B) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610).

Feature	A10-6790B	Celeron G1610
Socket	FM2	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866+40%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-6790B) vs VT-x (Celeron G1610). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6790B) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6790B targets Office, Celeron G1610 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-6790B rivals Core i3-4330; Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020.

Feature	A10-6790B	Celeron G1610
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon HD 8670D	HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Office	Budget

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10-6790B was priced at $122, while the Celeron G1610 came in at $42. On launch pricing ($122 vs $42), Celeron G1610 was $80 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A10-6790B delivers 12.7 pts/$ vs 36.9 pts/$ for the Celeron G1610 — making the Celeron G1610 the 97.8% better value option.

Feature	A10-6790B	Celeron G1610
MSRP	$122	$42-66%
Performance per Dollar	12.7	36.9+191%
Release Date	2013	2012

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