Celeron G1620T vs Phenom II X3 705e
Celeron G1620T
Phenom II X3 705e
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 Phenom II X3 705e is on rank 423, so the Phenom II X3 705e 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 Phenom II X3 705e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1620T | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+364%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 Phenom II X3 705e
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.
Phenom II X3 705e
The Phenom II X3 705e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,519 points. Launch price was $152.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1620T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom II X3 705e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom II X3 705e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1620T versus 2.5 GHz on the Phenom II X3 705e — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 705e (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron G1620T uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X3 705e uses Heka (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the Phenom II X3 705e's 1,519 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G1620T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 705e.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Heka (2009−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,532 | 1,519 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 374 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 701 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X3 705e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) / not specified (Phenom II X3 705e). The Celeron G1620T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Phenom II X3 705e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($15 vs $69), the Celeron G1620T is $54 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1620T delivers 102.1 pts/$ vs 22.0 pts/$ for the Phenom II X3 705e — making the Celeron G1620T the 129.1% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1620T | Phenom II X3 705e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-78% | $69 |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.1+364% | 22.0 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2009 |
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