CPU
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Celeron G1610T
Pentium Dual Core T4500
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 Pentium Dual Core T4500 is on rank 1108, 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 Pentium Dual Core T4500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1610T | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1610T | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 G1610T and Pentium Dual Core T4500
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.
Pentium Dual Core T4500
The Pentium Dual Core T4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,336 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1610T and Pentium Dual Core T4500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T versus 2.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Celeron G1610T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1610T scores 1,333 against the Pentium Dual Core T4500's 1,336 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4500. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610T vs 0 kB on the Pentium Dual Core T4500.
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,333 | 1,336 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 393 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 674 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1610T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1610T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1610T) vs 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4500) — the Celeron G1610T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1610T) vs No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4500). The Celeron G1610T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget, Pentium Dual Core T4500 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | No VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1610T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T4500 debuted at $150. At current prices ($42 vs $30), the Pentium Dual Core T4500 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1610T delivers 31.7 pts/$ vs 44.5 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T4500 — making the Pentium Dual Core T4500 the 33.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1610T | Pentium Dual Core T4500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-72% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42 | $30-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.7 | 44.5+40% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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