CPU
GPU
Celeron G1610T
A6-9225
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 G1610T is positioned at rank 575 and the A6-9225 is on rank 830, 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 Celeron G1610T
Performance Per Dollar A6-9225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1610T | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1610T | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1610T and A6-9225
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.
A6-9225
The A6-9225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1610T and A6-9225 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T versus 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 — a 29.6% clock advantage for the A6-9225 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron G1610T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-9225 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1610T scores 1,333 against the A6-9225's 1,334 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-9225.
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,334 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 393 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 674 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1610T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-9225 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1610T versus DDR4-2133 on the A6-9225 — the A6-9225 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1610T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1610T) vs 1 (A6-9225). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1610T) vs 8 (A6-9225) — the Celeron G1610T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610T) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9225).
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1610T) / not specified (A6-9225). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610T) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9225) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | A6-9225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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