CPU
GPU
A4 PRO-3340B
Celeron G1630
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 PRO-3340B is positioned at rank 637 and the Celeron G1630 is on rank 495, so the Celeron G1630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4 PRO-3340B | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 PRO-3340B and Celeron G1630
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1630
The Celeron G1630 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,707 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The A4 PRO-3340B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1630 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 — a 24% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A4 PRO-3340B uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1630 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-3340B scores 1,709 against the Celeron G1630's 1,707 — a 0.1% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 200 vs 386, a 63.5% lead for the Celeron G1630 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,709 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 200 | 386+93% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The A4 PRO-3340B uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1630 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4 PRO-3340B) vs 2 (Celeron G1630). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) vs 16 (Celeron G1630) — the Celeron G1630 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B) vs VT-x (Celeron G1630). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8240 (A4 PRO-3340B) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop, Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520; Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | A4 PRO-3340B | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8240 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | Budget |
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