Celeron G1630 vs Celeron 4305UE
Celeron G1630
Celeron 4305UE
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 Celeron 4305UE is on rank 960, 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 Celeron 4305UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1630 | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2050%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 Celeron 4305UE
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.
Celeron 4305UE
The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1630 and Celeron 4305UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron G1630 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1630. The Celeron G1630 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 4305UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1630 scores 1,707 against the Celeron 4305UE's 1,699 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1630. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 386 vs 670, a 53.8% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 635 vs 1,065 (50.6% advantage for the Celeron 4305UE). Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,707 | 1,699 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 386 | 670+74% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 635 | 1,065+68% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1630 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 4305UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1630 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE — the Celeron 4305UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305UE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 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 Whiskey Lake (Celeron 4305UE).
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1630) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1630) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1630 targets Budget, Celeron 4305UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030; Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1630 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron 4305UE debuted at $107. At current prices ($5 vs $107), the Celeron G1630 is $102 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1630 delivers 341.4 pts/$ vs 15.9 pts/$ for the Celeron 4305UE — making the Celeron G1630 the 182.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1630 | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-61% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-95% | $107 |
| Performance per Dollar | 341.4+2047% | 15.9 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2018 |
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