Intel Celeron G1620T vs AMD A8-3550MX

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Intel Celeron G1620T or Intel Celeron G1620T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G1620T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1620T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A8-3550MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
3 Generation 1
Intel Celeron G1620T Name AMD A8-3550MX
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron G1000 Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G1620T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1620T is 2.4 GHz
The AMD A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.7 GHz
None None 2.7 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G1620T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1620T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
48 Shaders 400
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
6 Execution units 5
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.0 Direct X 11
7 Generation 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2011
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G1620T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3550MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
LGA 1155 Socket FS1
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Llano (K10)
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2011
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