Athlon II X3 425 vs Celeron G1620
Athlon II X3 425
Celeron G1620
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 Athlon II X3 425 is positioned at rank 792 and the Celeron G1620 is on rank 590, so the Celeron G1620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+705%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 Athlon II X3 425 and Celeron G1620
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Celeron G1620
The Celeron G1620 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,586 points. Launch price was $208.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 425 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron G1620 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1620 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425 scores 1,595 against the Celeron G1620's 1,586 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X3 425. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,595 | 1,586 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 441 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 760 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 425) vs 16 (Celeron G1620) — the Celeron G1620 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 425) and H77,B75,Z77,H61,P67,Z68 (Celeron G1620).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 425) / VT-x, EPT (Celeron G1620). The Celeron G1620 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)), while the Athlon II X3 425 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 425 launched at $79 MSRP, while the Celeron G1620 debuted at $52. At current prices ($5 vs $40), the Athlon II X3 425 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 425 delivers 319.0 pts/$ vs 39.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G1620 — making the Athlon II X3 425 the 155.8% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $52-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-88% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 319.0+706% | 39.6 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2012 |
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