AMD FX-8310 vs Intel Celeron G1620T

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AMD FX-8310 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Celeron G1620T
AMD FX-8310 Intel Celeron G1620T

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-8310 and the Intel Celeron G1620T and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-8310 8 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the Intel Celeron G1620T which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.
AMD FX (30) Family Intel Celeron (165)
AMD FX-8000 (11) CPU group Intel Celeron G1000 (12)
2 Generation 3
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8310 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (4.30 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Celeron G1620T clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Celeron G1620T
8 Cores 2
8 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.40 GHz Frequency 2.40 GHz
4.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
4.10 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Celeron G1620T
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- GPU Generation 7
Technology 22 nm
Max. displays 3
-- Compute units 6
-- Shader 48
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
-- DirectX Version 11.0

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 iGPU GPU Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode / Encode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode / Encode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-8310, while the Intel Celeron G1620T supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Celeron G1620T
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1333
Max. Memory 32 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 2.00 MB
-- PCIe version 2.0
-- PCIe lanes 16
-- PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-8310 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Celeron G1620T is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Celeron G1620T
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-8310 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Celeron G1620T is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.

AMD FX-8310 Characteristic Intel Celeron G1620T
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
AM3+ Socket LGA 1155
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2013
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8310 (100%)
Intel Celeron G1620T (86%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-8310 (100%)
Intel Celeron G1620T (21%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
9065 (100%)
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
1514 (17%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
98 (100%)
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
84 (86%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
665 (100%)
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
159 (24%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.30 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
469 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
930 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD FX-8310 AMD FX-8310
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1) @ 1.05 GHz
101 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-8310 Intel Celeron G1620T
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