Celeron G1620T
VS
Xeon X5270

Celeron G1620T vs Xeon X5270

Intel

Celeron G1620T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013
VS

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 Xeon X5270 is on rank 928, so the Celeron G1620T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
8545%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
8074%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
5862%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1766%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1399%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1224%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
701%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
692%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
630%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
630%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
623%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
606%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
598%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
595%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
590%
#375
Ryzen Embedded V2546
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
100%
#376
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
98%
#377
Core i3-9100HL
MSRP: $225|Avg: $100
95%
#378
Core i9-12900TE
MSRP: $494|Avg: $664
94%
#533
Celeron G1620T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $15
100%
#536
Pentium G4400T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $75
100%
#539
Athlon X4 850
MSRP: $77|Avg: $20
98%
#541
FX-6350
MSRP: $132|Avg: $55
96%
#542
Celeron G470
MSRP: $35|Avg: $10
96%
#543
Pentium G3220
MSRP: $54|Avg: $15
96%
#545
Athlon 5370
MSRP: $55|Avg: $15
95%
#548
Core i3-6100
MSRP: $125|Avg: $30
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5270

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
27273%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5149%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4575%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3534%
#521
Xeon E5-2697A v4
MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121
98%
#522
Xeon Gold 6134
MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378
98%
#523
Xeon Gold 6138T
MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400
97%
#524
Xeon E5-2676 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36
96%
#524
Xeon E7-4880 v2
MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185
96%
#524
Xeon E5-2675 V3
MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100
96%
#527
Xeon Platinum 8592+
MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600
95%
#928
Xeon X5270
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#931
Xeon E5-2660 v2
MSRP: $1393|Avg: $129
98%
#933
Xeon Silver 4112
MSRP: $885|Avg: $67
97%
#938
Xeon E5649
MSRP: $774|Avg: N/A
96%
#939
Xeon E3-1220L v3
MSRP: $193|Avg: $30
96%
#940
Xeon E5-2670 v2
MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189
96%
#941
Xeon E5-2637 v3
MSRP: $996|Avg: $75
96%
#943
Xeon E5-1680 v2
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5270 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCeleron G1620TXeon X5270
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 (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron G1620T ($15), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($15 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightCeleron G1620TXeon X5270
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 Xeon X5270

Intel

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.

Intel

Xeon X5270

The Xeon X5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,524 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Celeron G1620T is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G1620T scores 1,532 against the Xeon X5270's 1,524 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1620T. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620T vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5270.

FeatureCeleron G1620TXeon X5270
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache
2 MB (total)
6 MB L2 Cache+200%
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
Process
22 nm-51%
45 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,532
1,524
Geekbench 6 Single
374
Geekbench 6 Multi
701
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron G1620T uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5270 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron G1620TXeon X5270
Socket
LGA1155
LGA771
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G1620T) / not specified (Xeon X5270). The Celeron G1620T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon X5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1620T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1620T rivals Pentium G2020T.

FeatureCeleron G1620TXeon X5270
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x
Target Use
Budget