Celeron G1620T vs A4-7300
Celeron G1620T
A4-7300
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 G1620T is positioned at rank 533 and the A4-7300 is on rank 672, so the Celeron G1620T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T
Performance Per Dollar A4-7300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 G1620T and A4-7300
Celeron G1620T
The Celeron G1620T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,532 points. Launch price was $42.
A4-7300
The A4-7300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,536 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1620T and A4-7300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T versus 4 GHz on the A4-7300 — a 50% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron G1620T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-7300 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the A4-7300's 1,536 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-7300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 374 vs 349, a 6.9% lead for the Celeron G1620T that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+58% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,532 | 1,536 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 374+7% | 349 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 701 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-7300 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1620T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-7300).
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) vs AMD-V (A4-7300). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) and Radeon HD 8470D (A4-7300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget, A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T; A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A4-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
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