Celeron G1620 vs i5-2390T

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2390T
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.63
+59.8%

Core i5-2390T outperforms Celeron G1620 by an impressive 60% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20992464
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.320.03
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.251.69
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)3 December 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$100$208

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2390T has 20967% better value for money than Celeron G1620.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size131 mm294 mm2
Maximum core temperature65 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data65 °C
Number of transistors504 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620 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
SocketFCLGA1155FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data-
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data-
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2390T and Celeron G1620.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-2390T 1.63
+59.8%
Celeron G1620 1.02

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.

i5-2390T 2493
+59.8%
Celeron G1620 1560

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-2390T 500
+20.5%
Celeron G1620 415

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-2390T 971
+33.9%
Celeron G1620 725

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 1.02
Recency 20 February 2011 3 December 2012
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 55 Watt

i5-2390T has a 59.8% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 57.1% lower power consumption.

Celeron G1620, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-2390T is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G1620 in performance tests.


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