Celeron G1620 vs Celeron G1820T
Celeron G1620
Celeron G1820T
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 G1620 is positioned at rank 590 and the Celeron G1820T is on rank 500, so the Celeron G1820T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G1620 and Celeron G1820T
Celeron G1620
The Celeron G1620 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,586 points. Launch price was $208.
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1620 and Celeron G1820T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Celeron G1620 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1820T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620 scores 1,586 against the Celeron G1820T's 1,599 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron G1820T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 441 vs 415, a 6.1% lead for the Celeron G1620 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 760 vs 629 (18.9% advantage for the Celeron G1620). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T.
| Feature | Celeron G1620 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,586 | 1,599 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 441+6% | 415 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 760+21% | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1820T uses LGA1150 (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: H77,B75,Z77,H61,P67,Z68 (Celeron G1620) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1820T).
| Feature | Celeron G1620 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| 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, EPT (Celeron G1620) vs VT-x (Celeron G1820T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Celeron G1620) and HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620 targets Desktop, Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030; Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Celeron G1620 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
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