Celeron 4305UE vs Celeron G1630
Celeron 4305UE
Celeron G1630
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 Celeron 4305UE is positioned at rank 960 and the Celeron G1630 is on rank 495, so the Celeron G1630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 4305UE | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 4305UE | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2050%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ 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 Celeron 4305UE and Celeron G1630
Celeron 4305UE
The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.
Celeron G1630
The Celeron G1630 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,707 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 4305UE and Celeron G1630 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Celeron G1630 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the Celeron G1630's 1,707 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1630. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 670 vs 386, a 53.8% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,065 vs 635 (50.6% advantage for the Celeron 4305UE). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 670+74% | 386 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,065+68% | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1630 — the Celeron 4305UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305UE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake (Celeron 4305UE) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1630).
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE) vs VT-x (Celeron G1630). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget, Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE; Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 4305UE launched at $107 MSRP, while the Celeron G1630 debuted at $42. At current prices ($107 vs $5), the Celeron G1630 is $102 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 4305UE delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 341.4 pts/$ for the Celeron G1630 — making the Celeron G1630 the 182.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $42-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $107 | $5-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 341.4+2047% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2013 |
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