CPU
GPU
Core i5-3339Y
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 Core i5-3339Y is positioned at rank 412 and the Celeron G1620 is on rank 590, so the Core i5-3339Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3339Y
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-3339Y | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-3339Y | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 Core i5-3339Y and Celeron G1620
Core i5-3339Y
The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.
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
The Core i5-3339Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1620's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G1620 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the Celeron G1620 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-3339Y scores 1,589 against the Celeron G1620's 1,586 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-3339Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 368 vs 441, a 18% lead for the Celeron G1620 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 707 vs 760 (7.2% advantage for the Celeron G1620). L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1620.
| Feature | Core i5-3339Y | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total)+50% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,589 | 1,586 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 368 | 441+20% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 707 | 760+7% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-3339Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i5-3339Y versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1620 — the Core i5-3339Y supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3339Y) and H77,B75,Z77,H61,P67,Z68 (Celeron G1620).
| Feature | Core i5-3339Y | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 32 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-3339Y) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron G1620). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3339Y) 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 G1620 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M; Celeron G1620 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Core i5-3339Y | Celeron G1620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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