Celeron G1620 vs Core i5-3339Y

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Celeron G1620 vs Core i5-3339Y FPS Benchmarks

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Celeron G1620 vs Core i5-3339Y: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron G1620

2012

Why buy it

✅+19.8% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 55W instead of 512W, a 457W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Stock), unlike Core i5-3339Y.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (2 MB vs 3 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $52 MSRP, while Core i5-3339Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i5-3339Y

2013

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (368 vs 441).
❌Lower Geekbench multi-core (707 vs 760).
❌830.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 55W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Celeron G1620.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1620 better than Core i5-3339Y?

Yes. Celeron G1620 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 7.5% better Geekbench multi-core, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron G1620 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G1620 is the stronger fit. You are getting 7.5% better Geekbench multi-core, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G1620 is the better buy right now. Celeron G1620 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $52 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (30.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-3339Y makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2012) and 50% larger total L3 cache (3 MB vs 2 MB). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Celeron G1620 vs Core i5-3339Y Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Core i5-3339Y

The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Celeron G1620 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3339Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 versus 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron G1620 scores 1,586 against the Core i5-3339Y's 1,589 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-3339Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 441 vs 368, a 18% lead for the Celeron G1620 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 760 vs 707 (7.2% advantage for the Celeron G1620). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y.

Feature	Celeron G1620	Core i5-3339Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+80%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,586	1,589
Geekbench 6 Single	441+20%	368
Geekbench 6 Multi	760+7%	707

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1620 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3339Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620 versus 1600 on the Core i5-3339Y — the Core i5-3339Y supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3339Y).

Feature	Celeron G1620	Core i5-3339Y
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1600+20%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Celeron G1620) vs true (Core i5-3339Y). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Celeron G1620) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3339Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030; Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.

Feature	Celeron G1620	Core i5-3339Y
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, EPT	true
Target Use	Desktop	—