Celeron G1610 vs A10-6790B
Celeron G1610
A10-6790B
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 Celeron G1610 is positioned at rank 531 and the A10-6790B is on rank 947, so the Celeron G1610 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610
Performance Per Dollar A10-6790B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1610 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1610 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+903%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 G1610 and A10-6790B
Celeron G1610
The Celeron G1610 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,550 points. Launch price was $388.
A10-6790B
The A10-6790B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1610 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-6790B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6790B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G1610 versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790B — a 49.3% clock advantage for the A10-6790B (base: 2.6 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Celeron G1610 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-6790B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1610 scores 1,550 against the A10-6790B's 1,546 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G1610.
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz+65% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,550 | 1,546 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 456 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 778 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1610 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-6790B uses FM2 (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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610) and A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6790B).
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1610) vs AMD-V (A10-6790B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610) and Radeon HD 8670D (A10-6790B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610 targets Budget, A10-6790B targets Office. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610 rivals Pentium G2020; A10-6790B rivals Core i3-4330.
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Office |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1610 launched at $42 MSRP, while the A10-6790B debuted at $122. At current prices ($5 vs $50), the Celeron G1610 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1610 delivers 310.0 pts/$ vs 30.9 pts/$ for the A10-6790B — making the Celeron G1610 the 163.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1610 | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-66% | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-90% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 310.0+903% | 30.9 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2013 |
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