Celeron G1630 vs A4 PRO-3340B
Celeron G1630
A4 PRO-3340B
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 G1630 is positioned at rank 495 and the A4 PRO-3340B is on rank 637, so the Celeron G1630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 G1630 and A4 PRO-3340B
Celeron G1630
The Celeron G1630 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,707 points. Launch price was $80.
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1630 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 PRO-3340B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 versus 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B — a 24% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron G1630 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1630 scores 1,707 against the A4 PRO-3340B's 1,709 — a 0.1% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 386 vs 200, a 63.5% lead for the Celeron G1630 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+27% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,707 | 1,709 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 386+93% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 635 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1630 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1630 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1630) vs 1 (A4 PRO-3340B). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1630) vs 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) — the Celeron G1630 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1630) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) and Radeon HD 8240 (A4 PRO-3340B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1630 targets Budget, A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030; A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8240 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Business Laptop |
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