Celeron G1820T vs A8-3530MX
Celeron G1820T
A8-3530MX
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 G1820T is positioned at rank 500 and the A8-3530MX is on rank 763, so the Celeron G1820T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Per Dollar A8-3530MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | A8-3530MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1820T | A8-3530MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 G1820T and A8-3530MX
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
A8-3530MX
The A8-3530MX 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,608 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron G1820T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3530MX offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3530MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T versus 2.6 GHz on the A8-3530MX — a 8% clock advantage for the A8-3530MX (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron G1820T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A8-3530MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1820T scores 1,599 against the A8-3530MX's 1,608 — a 0.6% lead for the A8-3530MX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 278, a 39.5% lead for the Celeron G1820T that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T vs 0 kB on the A8-3530MX.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | A8-3530MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+26% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,599 | 1,608 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+49% | 278 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 629 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1820T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3530MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G1820T 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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1820T) vs 20 (A8-3530MX) — the A8-3530MX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | A8-3530MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FS1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1820T) vs AMD-V (A8-3530MX). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1820T) and Radeon HD 6620G (A8-3530MX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820T targets Budget, A8-3530MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T; A8-3530MX rivals Core i5-2430M.
| Feature | Celeron G1820T | A8-3530MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Radeon HD 6620G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Mainstream Laptop |
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