CPU
GPU
Pentium 4425Y
Celeron G1630
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 Pentium 4425Y is positioned at rank 941 and the Celeron G1630 is on rank 495, 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 Pentium 4425Y
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1630
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 4425Y | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 Pentium 4425Y and Celeron G1630
Pentium 4425Y
The Pentium 4425Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium 4425Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G1630's 2 cores. The Pentium 4425Y uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G1630 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4425Y scores 1,699 against the Celeron G1630's 1,707 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G1630. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium 4425Y vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G1630.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,707 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 386 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 4425Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1630 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 4425Y) / VT-x (Celeron G1630). The Celeron G1630 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium 4425Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1630 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1630 rivals Pentium G2030.
| Feature | Pentium 4425Y | Celeron G1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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