A4-7300 vs Celeron G1620T

CPU

GPU

A4-7300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

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Celeron G1620T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

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A4-7300 vs Celeron G1620T Performance Spectrum

A4-7300

2 / 2

1,536

+0.3%

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Celeron G1620T

2 / 2

1,532

0.0%

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.

A4-7300 vs Celeron G1620T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-7300 vs Celeron G1620T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

A4-7300

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron G1620T.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (349 vs 374).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Celeron G1620T

2013

Why buy it

✅+7.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,532 vs 1,536).
❌Launch MSRP is still $42 MSRP, while A4-7300 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A4-7300.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1620T better than A4-7300?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron G1620T is ahead with a 2.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, A4-7300 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, A4-7300 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 G1620T is the better buy right now. Celeron G1620T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $42 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that A4-7300 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (36.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

A4-7300 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

A4-7300 vs Celeron G1620T Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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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. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-7300 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620T — the A4-7300 supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1620T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 100% 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+20%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
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 (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.