CPU
GPU
A4-6300B
Celeron G1610T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-6300B is positioned at rank 745 and the Celeron G1610T is on rank 575, so the Celeron G1610T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300B | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300B | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-6300B and Celeron G1610T
A4-6300B
The A4-6300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron G1610T
The Celeron G1610T 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $89.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6300B and Celeron G1610T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300B versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T — a 51.6% clock advantage for the A4-6300B (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The A4-6300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1610T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300B scores 1,328 against the Celeron G1610T's 1,333 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G1610T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 393, a 5.4% lead for the A4-6300B that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+70% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+61% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,328 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+6% | 393 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 674 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1610T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300B) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610T).
| Feature | A4-6300B | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-6300B) vs VT-x (Celeron G1610T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300B) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300B targets Business Desktop, Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240; Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | Budget |
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