Core i5-480M vs Celeron G1610T

Core i5-480M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2011

Celeron G1610T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-480M

2 / 4

1,327

0.0%

1,333

+0.5%

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 i5-480M is positioned at rank 6 and the Celeron G1610T is on rank 575, so the Core i5-480M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-480M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

111%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

109%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

100%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

100%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

99%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

95%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

91%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

91%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

89%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

82%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

81%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1610T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

9821%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9280%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6738%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2030%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1608%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1407%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

806%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

795%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

724%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

724%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

716%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

696%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

687%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

684%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

678%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

97%

#575

Celeron G1610T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

100%

#576

Athlon X4 750K

MSRP: $91|Avg: $17

100%

#577

Core i7-7700K

MSRP: $305|Avg: $140

99%

#578

Core i5-7600K

MSRP: $217|Avg: $84

99%

#579

FX-6300

MSRP: $132|Avg: $35

99%

#581

Core i3-6100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $20

98%

#582

Athlon X4 970

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

98%

#583

FX-8370

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

98%

#584

Pentium G4520

MSRP: $86|Avg: $45

98%

#585

Core i3-4170

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

98%

#586

Celeron G460

MSRP: $37|Avg: $10

98%

#587

A4 PRO-7350B

MSRP: $50|Avg: $11

97%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

96%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-480M leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron G1610T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-480M	Celeron G1610T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)	✅ More affordable ($42)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron G1610T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 45% cheaper ($42 vs $77) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-480M	Celeron G1610T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+84%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)	✅ More affordable ($42)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-480M Benchmark Check

Celeron G1610T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-480M and Celeron G1610T

Core i5-480M

The Core i5-480M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $81.

Celeron G1610T

The Celeron G1610T 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,333 points. Launch price was $89.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-480M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1610T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Core i5-480M versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron G1610T — a 24.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-480M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-480M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G1610T uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-480M scores 1,327 against the Celeron G1610T's 1,333 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1610T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-480M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1610T.

Feature	Core i5-480M	Celeron G1610T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz+27%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+16%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,327	1,333
Geekbench 6 Single	—	393
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	674

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-480M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1610T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Core i5-480M versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron G1610T — the Core i5-480M supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1610T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i5-480M) and H61,B75,H77,Z77 (Celeron G1610T).

Feature	Core i5-480M	Celeron G1610T
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1066+35433%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8	32 GB+419430300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-480M) vs VT-x (Celeron G1610T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) (Core i5-480M) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron G1610T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1610T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-480M rivals AMD Turion II M620; Celeron G1610T rivals Pentium G2020T.

Feature	Core i5-480M	Celeron G1610T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)	HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-480M launched at $81 MSRP, while the Celeron G1610T debuted at $42. At current prices ($77 vs $42), the Celeron G1610T is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-480M delivers 17.2 pts/$ vs 31.7 pts/$ for the Celeron G1610T — making the Celeron G1610T the 59.2% better value option.