A8 Pro-7150B vs Celeron G1620T
A8 Pro-7150B
Celeron G1620T
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 G1620T is on rank 533, so the Celeron G1620T 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 G1620T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 G1620T
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 G1620T
The Celeron G1620T 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,532 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The A8 Pro-7150B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1620T 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 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T — a 28.6% clock advantage for the A8 Pro-7150B (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A8 Pro-7150B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1620T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8 Pro-7150B scores 1,541 against the Celeron G1620T's 1,532 — a 0.6% lead for the A8 Pro-7150B.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.4 GHz+26% |
| 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 | 1,532 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 374 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 701 |
Memory & Platform
The A8 Pro-7150B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1620T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron G1620T 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 G1620T).
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G1620T). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A8 Pro-7150B) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G1620T debuted at $42. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Celeron G1620T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A8 Pro-7150B delivers 77.0 pts/$ vs 102.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G1620T — making the Celeron G1620T the 28% better value option.
| Feature | A8 Pro-7150B | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $42-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 77.0 | 102.1+33% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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