Celeron G1630 vs A6-3600
Celeron G1630
A6-3600
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 G1630 is positioned at rank 495 and the A6-3600 is on rank 613, so the Celeron G1630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Per Dollar A6-3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+397%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 A6-3600
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.
A6-3600
The A6-3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,718 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1630 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3600 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-3600 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron G1630 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-3600 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1630 scores 1,707 against the A6-3600's 1,718 — a 0.6% lead for the A6-3600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 386 vs 253, a 41.6% lead for the Celeron G1630 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1630 vs 0 kB on the A6-3600.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,707 | 1,718 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 386+53% | 253 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 635 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1630 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-3600 uses FM1 (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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1630) and A55,A75 (A6-3600).
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1630) vs AMD-V (A6-3600). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) and Radeon HD 6530D (A6-3600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1630 targets Budget, A6-3600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030; A6-3600 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 6530D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1630 launched at $42 MSRP, while the A6-3600 debuted at $95. At current prices ($5 vs $25), the Celeron G1630 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1630 delivers 341.4 pts/$ vs 68.7 pts/$ for the A6-3600 — making the Celeron G1630 the 133% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-56% | $95 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-80% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 341.4+397% | 68.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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