A4-7300 vs Celeron G1620T
A4-7300
Celeron G1620T
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 A4-7300 is positioned at rank 672 and the Celeron G1620T is on rank 533, so the Celeron G1620T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-7300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-7300 and Celeron G1620T
A4-7300
The A4-7300 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,536 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron G1620T
The Celeron G1620T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,532 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the A4-7300 and Celeron G1620T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4-7300 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T — a 50% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A4-7300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1620T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Celeron G1620T's 1,532 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-7300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 349 vs 374, a 6.9% lead for the Celeron G1620T that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+67% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,532 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | 374+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 701 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1620T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1620T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T).
| Feature | A4-7300 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-7300) vs VT-x (Celeron G1620T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A4-7300) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron G1620T targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250; Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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