Celeron G1620T vs Atom N2600
Celeron G1620T
Atom N2600
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 Atom N2600 is on rank 40, so the Atom N2600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T
Performance Per Dollar Atom N2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Atom N2600
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.
Atom N2600
The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1620T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Atom N2600's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 — a 40% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron G1620T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom N2600 uses Cedarview-M (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the Atom N2600's 1,528 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G1620T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T vs 0 kB on the Atom N2600.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Cedarview-M (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,532 | 1,528 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 374 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 701 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom N2600 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — 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 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1620T) vs 1 (Atom N2600). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1620T) vs 4 (Atom N2600) — the Celeron G1620T offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T) and Intel NM10 (Atom N2600).
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+1500% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) / not specified (Atom N2600). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) and Intel GMA 3600 (Atom N2600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Atom N2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Intel GMA 3600 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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