Celeron G1620

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron G1620

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron G1620 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,418 Rank: 1376
Rank Name Score Visual
1372 Xeon L5640 4,420
+0%
1373 PRO A8-8650B 4,420
+0%
1374 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,419
+0%
1375 Athlon II X3 460 4,418
+0%
1376 Celeron G1620 4,418
1377 Pentium G2010 4,417
+-0%
1378 Core i7-3540M 4,416
+-0%
1379 Xeon W3540 4,416
+-0%
1380 Core i7-2640M 4,415
-0.1%
1381 Xeon E5530 4,413
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron G1620 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,372 Rank: 1530
Rank Name Score Visual
1526 Pentium G3220 4,373
+0%
1527 A8-5500B 4,373
+0%
1528 Athlon X4 730 4,373
+0%
1529 Core i3-2328M 4,372
+0%
1530 Celeron G1620 4,372
1531 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,371
+-0%
1532 Pentium G3250T 4,371
+-0%
1533 Phenom II N660 4,370
+-0%
1534 Celeron G1820 4,369
-0.1%
1535 Pentium 3550M 4,369
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron G1620 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,448 Rank: 1343
Rank Name Score Visual
1339 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,453
+0.1%
1340 Phenom 9750 4,452
+0.1%
1341 A10-7850K 4,450
+0%
1342 Core i7-960 4,449
+0%
1343 Celeron G1620 4,448
1344 Xeon X5560 4,447
+-0%
1345 Phenom II X4 B50 4,447
+-0%
1346 Xeon X3450 4,444
-0.1%
1347 Core i3-2120T 4,444
-0.1%
1348 A10-7860K 4,439
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron G1620 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,517 Rank: 1408
Rank Name Score Visual
1404 Core i3-530 4,518
+0%
1405 Phenom II X3 B75 4,518
+0%
1406 Celeron G3900T 4,517
+0%
1407 Celeron J3455 4,517
+0%
1408 Celeron G1620 4,517
1409 A8-6410 4,517
+0%
1410 Core i5-2430M 4,516
+-0%
1411 Core i3-2120T 4,516
+-0%
1412 Core i5-4250U 4,516
+-0%
1413 Core M-5Y51 4,516
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron G1620 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,476 Rank: 1480
Rank Name Score Visual
1476 Atom x5-Z8550 4,477
+0%
1477 Pentium N3700 4,476
+0%
1478 Core i3-2348M 4,476
+0%
1479 Pentium G645 4,476
+0%
1480 Celeron G1620 4,476
1481 Athlon II X2 265 4,476
+0%
1482 Core M-5Y10c 4,476
+0%
1483 A10-4655M 4,476
+0%
1484 A6-3410MX 4,476
+0%
1485 Atom x5-Z8500 4,476
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron G1620 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1428
Rank Name Score Visual
1424 Xeon E5420 4,498
+0%
1425 Phenom II X3 B77 4,498
+0%
1426 Celeron N4100 4,497
+0%
1427 Xeon X5472 4,497
+0%
1428 Celeron G1620 4,497
1429 Celeron G1610 4,497
+0%
1430 FX-7500 4,497
+0%
1431 A8-4500M 4,497
+0%
1432 Celeron G1620T 4,497
+0%
1433 Core i7-640M 4,497
+0%

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Celeron G1620 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Celeron G1620 remains a relic of the early Ivy Bridge era, representing a time when budget desktop computing relied on modest dual-core designs with integrated graphics. Launched in December 2012, this processor is now over 13 years old, placing it far behind modern standards in both performance and feature set. Despite its age, it continues to serve as a baseline for understanding the evolution of Intel's desktop offerings, particularly within the Celeron lineup designed for entry-level users.

The Celeron G1620 is built on Intel’s 22 nm process and features a dual-core, dual-thread configuration with a base frequency of 2.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz—though the latter is effectively irrelevant due to the lack of any dynamic frequency scaling in practice. It operates on the FCLGA1155 socket, a platform that once supported mainstream Intel processors but is now obsolete. The chip includes 2 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a bandwidth of 21 GB/s. Its 55 W TDP provides reasonable power efficiency for its era, though it lacks modern power-saving features.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel HD Graphics, which runs at a base frequency of 650 MHz and can burst up to 1050 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of basic multimedia playback and light gaming, but it is not suited for modern applications or games. The processor supports a range of instruction sets including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, indicating that it was designed with basic enterprise and virtualization needs in mind. However, it lacks ECC memory support and does not support simultaneous multithreading, limiting its utility in demanding workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Celeron G1620 achieves an overall score of 4418, placing it at #1375 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4448 (#1343) and a multicore score of 4372 (#1529). These results position it below most modern CPUs but above several older and lower-tier processors, such as the Core i7-620LM and Phenom II N660. Its single-core performance is relatively competitive for its time, though it trails behind even mid-tier contemporary CPUs like the Core i7-960 and A10-7850K. The multicore performance, however, is significantly weaker, highlighting the limitations of its dual-core architecture in multi-threaded scenarios.

In conclusion, the Intel Celeron G1620 is best suited for legacy systems, basic office tasks, or as a low-cost upgrade in older builds. While it may still function in a minimal setup, its age and performance constraints make it obsolete for any modern computing demands. For users seeking efficiency and compatibility with current software, alternatives like the Celeron J3455 or Pentium G3220 offer better value despite their own limitations. As of 2026, the G1620 serves more as a historical benchmark than a practical choice for new builds.
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Intel Celeron G1620

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron G1620
Model Number: G1620
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 1.907 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 94 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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