CPU
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Celeron G1840T
Celeron G1620
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 G1840T is positioned at rank 525 and the Celeron G1620 is on rank 590, so the Celeron G1840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1840T | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1840T | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+297%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 G1840T and Celeron G1620
Celeron G1840T
The Celeron G1840T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 1,576 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1620
The Celeron G1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 December 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,586 points. Launch price was $208.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G1840T and Celeron G1620 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G1840T versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Celeron G1840T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G1620 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1840T scores 1,576 against the Celeron G1620's 1,586 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron G1620. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840T vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,576 | 1,586 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 441 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 760 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1840T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840T) and H77,B75,Z77,H61,P67,Z68 (Celeron G1620).
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1840T) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron G1620). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron G1840T) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) (Celeron G1620) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840T targets Budget, Celeron G1620 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840T rivals Pentium G3240T; Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G1840T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Celeron G1620 debuted at $52. At current prices ($10 vs $40), the Celeron G1840T is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G1840T delivers 157.6 pts/$ vs 39.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G1620 — making the Celeron G1840T the 119.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G1840T | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-19% | $52 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-75% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 157.6+298% | 39.6 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2012 |
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