Athlon Neo X2 L335 vs Celeron G1610T
Athlon Neo X2 L335
Celeron G1610T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Neo X2 L335 is positioned at rank 944 and the Celeron G1610T is on rank 575, so the Celeron G1610T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo X2 L335
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Congo (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+180%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 Neo X2 L335 and Celeron G1610T
Athlon Neo X2 L335
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Congo (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G1610T
The Celeron G1610T 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 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: 1,333 points. Launch price was $89.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon Neo X2 L335 and Celeron G1610T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G1610T. The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the Congo (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1610T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo X2 L335 scores 1,331 against the Celeron G1610T's 1,333 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G1610T.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Congo (2009) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,333 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 393 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 674 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1610T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Athlon Neo X2 L335 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1610T — the Celeron G1610T supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1610T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Neo X2 L335) vs 16 (Celeron G1610T) — the Celeron G1610T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo X2 L335) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610T).
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Neo X2 L335) / VT-x (Celeron G1610T). The Celeron G1610T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Athlon Neo X2 L335 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Neo X2 L335 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Celeron G1610T debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $42), the Athlon Neo X2 L335 is $27 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Neo X2 L335 delivers 88.7 pts/$ vs 31.7 pts/$ for the Celeron G1610T — making the Athlon Neo X2 L335 the 94.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Neo X2 L335 | Celeron G1610T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $42-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-64% | $42 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.7+180% | 31.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2012 |
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