A6-6400B vs Celeron G1620

A6-6400B vs Celeron G1620 Performance Spectrum

A6-6400B

2 / 2

1,573

0.0%

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Celeron G1620

2 / 2

1,586

+0.8%

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.

A6-6400B vs Celeron G1620 FPS Benchmarks

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

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A6-6400B vs Celeron G1620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

A6-6400B

2013

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,573 vs 1,586).
❌18.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 55W.

Celeron G1620

2012

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 55W instead of 65W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $52 MSRP, while A6-6400B mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1620 better than A6-6400B?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A6-6400B is ahead with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G1620 pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G1620 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

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

Celeron G1620 is the better buy right now. Celeron G1620 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $52 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.8% better PassMark. The compromise is that A6-6400B is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (30.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

A6-6400B 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.

A6-6400B vs Celeron G1620 Technical Specifications

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

A6-6400B

The A6-6400B 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 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,573 points. Launch price was $70.

Celeron G1620

The Celeron G1620 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,586 points. Launch price was $208.

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Processing Power

Both the A6-6400B and Celeron G1620 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the A6-6400B versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 — a 41.2% clock advantage for the A6-6400B (base: 3.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A6-6400B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1620 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-6400B scores 1,573 against the Celeron G1620's 1,586 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1620.

Feature	A6-6400B	Celeron G1620
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+52%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+44%	2.7 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	1,573	1,586
Geekbench 6 Single	—	441
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	760

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Memory & Platform

The A6-6400B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A6-6400B versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620 — the A6-6400B 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: FM2 (A6-6400B) and H77,B75,Z77,H61,P67,Z68 (Celeron G1620).

Feature	A6-6400B	Celeron G1620
Socket	FM2	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	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: true (A6-6400B) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron G1620). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A6-6400B) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Celeron G1620) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-6400B rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030.