Intel Celeron G1620T vs AMD Phenom II X2 B53

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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 Phenom II X2 B53 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 B53, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Celeron Family AMD Phenom II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron G1620T Name AMD Phenom II X2 B53
Intel Celeron G1000 Group AMD Phenom II - 545
3 Generation 2
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B53 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 B53 is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B53 does not have integrated graphics.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2012 Release date --
6 Execution units --
11.0 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) GPU name
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7 Generation --
22 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No VP8 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 80 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Phenom II X2 B53 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2009
LGA 1155 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Callisto (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
22 nm Technology 45 nm