Celeron G1620T vs A9-9420
Celeron G1620T
A9-9420
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 A9-9420 is on rank 1074, 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 A9-9420
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | A9-9420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | A9-9420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 G1620T and A9-9420
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.
A9-9420
The A9-9420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,538 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1620T and A9-9420 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T versus 3.6 GHz on the A9-9420 — a 40% clock advantage for the A9-9420 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron G1620T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A9-9420 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the A9-9420's 1,538 — a 0.4% lead for the A9-9420. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 374 vs 497, a 28.2% lead for the A9-9420 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 701 vs 950 (30.2% advantage for the A9-9420). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T vs 0 kB on the A9-9420.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A9-9420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,532 | 1,538 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 374 | 497+33% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 701 | 950+36% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A9-9420 uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620T versus DDR4-2133 on the A9-9420 — the A9-9420 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1620T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1620T) vs 1 (A9-9420). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1620T) vs 8 (A9-9420) — the Celeron G1620T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T) and SoC (A9-9420).
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A9-9420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT4 |
| 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
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) vs AMD-V (A9-9420). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) and Radeon R5 (A9-9420) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget, A9-9420 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T; A9-9420 rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A9-9420 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1620T launched at $42 MSRP, while the A9-9420 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Celeron G1620T is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1620T delivers 102.1 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the A9-9420 — making the Celeron G1620T the 66.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | A9-9420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-72% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.1+99% | 51.3 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2016 |
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