A8 Pro-7150B vs Celeron G1610
A8 Pro-7150B
Celeron G1610
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 Pro-7150B is positioned at rank 1073 and the Celeron G1610 is on rank 531, so the Celeron G1610 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8 Pro-7150B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+302%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Pro-7150B and Celeron G1610
A8 Pro-7150B
The A8 Pro-7150B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,541 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1610
The Celeron G1610 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.
Processing Power
The A8 Pro-7150B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1610 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8 Pro-7150B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A8 Pro-7150B versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the A8 Pro-7150B (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The A8 Pro-7150B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1610 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8 Pro-7150B scores 1,541 against the Celeron G1610's 1,550 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G1610.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.6 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,541 | 1,550 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 456 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 778 |
Memory & Platform
The A8 Pro-7150B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1610 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1610 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. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A8 Pro-7150B) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610).
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| 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
Virtualization: not specified (A8 Pro-7150B) / VT-x (Celeron G1610). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A8 Pro-7150B) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A8 Pro-7150B launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron G1610 debuted at $42. At current prices ($20 vs $5), the Celeron G1610 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8 Pro-7150B delivers 77.0 pts/$ vs 310.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G1610 — making the Celeron G1610 the 120.4% better value option.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1610 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $42-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $5-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.0 | 310.0+303% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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