Ryzen 9 9950X vs Celeron G1610

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G1610
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
0.99
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
43.65
+4309%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Celeron G1610 by a whopping 4309% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking246656
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0164.08
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date3 December 2012 (11 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$388$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 9950X has 640700% better value for money than Celeron G1610.

Detailed specifications

Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads232
Base clock speed2.6 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die size94 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1155AM5
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi-no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
StatusDiscontinuedno data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key-no data
Anti-Theft-no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron G1610 0.99
Ryzen 9 9950X 43.65
+4309%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron G1610 1518
Ryzen 9 9950X 66660
+4291%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.99 43.65
Recency 3 December 2012 15 August 2024
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 2 32
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 170 Watt

Celeron G1610 has 209.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 4309.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 450% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G1610 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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