A8-3530MX vs Celeron G1820T
A8-3530MX
Celeron G1820T
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 A8-3530MX is positioned at rank 763 and the Celeron G1820T is on rank 500, so the Celeron G1820T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8-3530MX
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3530MX | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3530MX | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A8-3530MX and Celeron G1820T
A8-3530MX
The A8-3530MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,608 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The A8-3530MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1820T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3530MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the A8-3530MX versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T — a 8% clock advantage for the A8-3530MX (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A8-3530MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1820T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3530MX scores 1,608 against the Celeron G1820T's 1,599 — a 0.6% lead for the A8-3530MX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 278 vs 415, a 39.5% lead for the Celeron G1820T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3530MX vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.4 GHz+26% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,608 | 1,599 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 278 | 415+49% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3530MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1820T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1820T 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. PCIe lanes: 20 (A8-3530MX) vs 16 (Celeron G1820T) — the A8-3530MX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | LGA1150 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-3530MX) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6620G (A8-3530MX) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3530MX targets Mainstream Laptop, Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: A8-3530MX rivals Core i5-2430M; Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | Budget |
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