Celeron G1620T vs Core i5-4210Y
Celeron G1620T
Core i5-4210Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core i5-4210Y is on rank 218, so the Core i5-4210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-4210Y
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.
Core i5-4210Y
The Core i5-4210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $297.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1620T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4210Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4210Y — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron G1620T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4210Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the Core i5-4210Y's 1,530 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G1620T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 374 vs 580, a 43.2% lead for the Core i5-4210Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4210Y.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+26% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 3 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,532 | 1,530 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 374 | 580+55% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 701 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4210Y uses FCBGA1168 (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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1620T) vs 12 (Core i5-4210Y) — the Celeron G1620T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1620T) and HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210Y).
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210Y). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1620T) and HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget, Core i5-4210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T; Core i5-4210Y rivals A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Core i5-4210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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