Celeron G1620T vs Celeron J4005
Celeron G1620T
Celeron J4005
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Celeron J4005 is on rank 417, so the Celeron J4005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron J4005
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.
Celeron J4005
The Celeron J4005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,543 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1620T and Celeron J4005 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron J4005 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Celeron J4005 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Celeron G1620T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron J4005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the Celeron J4005's 1,543 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron J4005. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 374 vs 450, a 18.4% lead for the Celeron J4005 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 701 vs 800 (13.2% advantage for the Celeron J4005). L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4005.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+1500% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,532 | 1,543 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 374 | 450+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 701 | 800+14% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J4005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620T versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J4005 — the Celeron J4005 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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1620T) vs 6 (Celeron J4005) — the Celeron G1620T offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T) and SoC (Celeron J4005).
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron J4005). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4005) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget, Celeron J4005 targets Entry Level Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T; Celeron J4005 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Celeron J4005 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Entry Level Desktop |
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