A6-9225 vs Celeron G1610T
A6-9225
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 A6-9225 is positioned at rank 830 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 A6-9225
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9225 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9225 | 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-9225 and Celeron G1610T
A6-9225
The A6-9225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.
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 A6-9225 and Celeron G1610T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T — a 29.6% clock advantage for the A6-9225 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The A6-9225 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1610T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9225 scores 1,334 against the Celeron G1610T's 1,333 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-9225.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz+35% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,334 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 393 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 674 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9225 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1610T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A6-9225 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1610T — the A6-9225 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1610T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9225) vs 2 (Celeron G1610T). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9225) vs 16 (Celeron G1610T) — the Celeron G1610T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9225) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610T).
| Feature | A6-9225 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9225) / VT-x (Celeron G1610T). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9225) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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