A8-4500M vs Celeron G1630
A8-4500M
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 A8-4500M is positioned at rank 728 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 A8-4500M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4500M | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4500M | 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 A8-4500M and Celeron G1630
A8-4500M
The A8-4500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 1,693 points. Launch price was $90.
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 A8-4500M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1630 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-4500M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A8-4500M versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The A8-4500M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1630 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4500M scores 1,693 against the Celeron G1630's 1,707 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1630. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 283 vs 386, a 30.8% lead for the Celeron G1630 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-4500M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1630.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.8 GHz+47% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,693 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 283 | 386+36% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4500M uses the FS1r2 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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-4500M) vs VT-x (Celeron G1630). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7640G (A8-4500M) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-4500M targets Mainstream Laptop, Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A8-4500M rivals Core i3-3110M; Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | A8-4500M | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7640G | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | Budget |
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