A9-9425 vs Celeron G1620T
A9-9425
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 A9-9425 is positioned at rank 1078 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 A9-9425
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A9-9425 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A9-9425 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ 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 A9-9425 and Celeron G1620T
A9-9425
The A9-9425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,518 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
Both the A9-9425 and Celeron G1620T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A9-9425 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T — a 42.6% clock advantage for the A9-9425 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The A9-9425 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1620T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9425 scores 1,518 against the Celeron G1620T's 1,532 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G1620T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 422 vs 374, a 12.1% lead for the A9-9425 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 724 vs 701 (3.2% advantage for the A9-9425). L3 cache: 0 kB on the A9-9425 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+54% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+29% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,518 | 1,532 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 422+13% | 374 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 724+3% | 701 |
Memory & Platform
The A9-9425 uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1620T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A9-9425 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620T — the A9-9425 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1620T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A9-9425) vs 2 (Celeron G1620T). PCIe lanes: 8 (A9-9425) vs 16 (Celeron G1620T) — the Celeron G1620T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A9-9425) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T).
| Feature | A9-9425 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT4 | 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
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A9-9425) vs VT-x (Celeron G1620T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) (A9-9425) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9425 targets Budget Laptop, Celeron G1620T targets Budget. Direct competitor: A9-9425 rivals Pentium N4200; Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A9-9425 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron G1620T debuted at $42. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Celeron G1620T is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A9-9425 delivers 50.6 pts/$ vs 102.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G1620T — making the Celeron G1620T the 67.5% better value option.
| Feature | A9-9425 | Celeron G1620T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $42-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.6 | 102.1+102% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2013 |
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