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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1707
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Celeron G1630 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

7.8

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

3.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.0

Platform

1.0%

7.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

5.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(62)
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3.5
(13)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 1.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.0
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Celeron G1630 is a dual-core desktop processor from the Ivy Bridge family, released in Q3 2013 and built on a 22nm lithography. Operating at a base frequency of 2.80 GHz with 2 threads, it features a 2 MB Smart Cache, a 55W TDP, and supports the LGA1155 socket along with DDR3-1333 memory up to 32 GB. Main pros include its integrated Intel HD Graphics (650-1050 MHz), support for ECC memory, and its effectiveness for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing in budget-friendly systems. However, its main cons are the lack of Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost technologies, which significantly limits multitasking and performance in demanding applications like video editing or modern gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Celeron G1630

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

3.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.0

Platform

1.0%

7.8

Integrated Graphics

3.6
Intel Celeron G1630 has a technical score of 3.63 points, which is lower than that of 91.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

5.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(62)
amazon
3.5
(13)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.8
Intel Celeron G1630 has a user score of 7.81 points, which is lower than that of 87.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
5.1
Intel Celeron G1630 has a popularity of 5.1 points, which is higher than 82.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.8
Intel Celeron G1630 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Celeron G1630 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1155
Intel Celeron G1630 uses the LGA1155 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 53.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

H61, B75, H77, Z75, Z77
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Celeron G1630 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Celeron G1630 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
Intel Celeron G1630 offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Celeron G1630 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.8 GHz
Intel Celeron G1630 has a base clock of 2x2.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

22 nm
Intel Celeron G1630 uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 22 nm
Intel Celeron G1630 is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

2 MB
Intel Celeron G1630 has an L3 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 90.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Celeron G1630 has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

64 KB
Intel Celeron G1630 has an L1 cache of 64 KB which is smaller than that of 99.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Celeron G1630 supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,333 MHz
Intel Celeron G1630 supports memory speeds up to 1333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1333 MHz
Intel Celeron G1630 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1333 MHz, which is lower than that of 98.7% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
Intel Celeron G1630 supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Celeron G1630 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

6
Intel Celeron G1630 has 6 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 83.8% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

650 MHz
Intel Celeron G1630 has an integrated GPU clock of 650 MHz which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to that of 5.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

55 W
Intel Celeron G1630 has a TDP of 55 W which is higher than that of 63.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

55 W
Intel Celeron G1630 has a base power of 55 W which is higher than that of 64.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Celeron G1630 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Celeron G1630 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Celeron G1630 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron G1630 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 47.2% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².94 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Celeron G1630 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Celeron G1630 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 5.06x more popular
    Intel Celeron G1630 is more popular than the average processor (5.06 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Celeron G1630 is more popular than the average processor (5.06 vs 1.000).5.06 vs 1
  • 7.14x cheaper
    Intel Celeron G1630 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    Intel Celeron G1630 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
  • 85.7% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.650 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 47.2% smaller die size
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower die size than the average processor (94 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Celeron G1630 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 85.7% higher GPU clock speed
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (650 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Celeron G1630 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.

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Overall
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Celeron G1630 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 7 year/s older release date
    Intel Celeron G1630 has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
    September 2013
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Celeron G1630 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    Intel Celeron G1630 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (TPM 1.2 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 72.5% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (404 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 37.5% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,553 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 91.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (404 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 83.8% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,707 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Celeron G1630 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Celeron G1630 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron G1630 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 83.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (64 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Celeron G1630 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Celeron G1630 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Ivy Bridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Celeron G1630 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 54.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (21 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Celeron G1630 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 54.6% lower memory speed
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,333 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Celeron G1630 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Celeron G1630 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 22.2% higher base power
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 72.5% lower single-core score
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (404 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (404 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.404 vs 1,471
  • 37.5% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,553 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,553 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,553 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 91.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (404 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (404 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.404 vs 4,793
  • 83.8% lower PassMark score
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,707 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,707 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,707 vs 10,532.5
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Celeron G1630 has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    Intel Celeron G1630 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Celeron G1630 has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Celeron G1630 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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What customers like about Intel Celeron G1630?

  • Cost-effective solution for ultra-budget builds or basic office tasks
  • Capable of handling light web browsing and document editing without issues
  • Supports ECC memory, which is rare for an entry-level consumer chip
  • Low power consumption makes it suitable for always-on systems like HTPCs or file servers
  • Operates at a decent base frequency of 2.8 GHz for single-threaded applications

What customers dislike about Intel Celeron G1630?

  • Very poor performance in modern gaming; prone to severe stuttering and low frame rates
  • Lacks Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost, severely limiting multitasking capabilities
  • Small cache size (2MB L3) leads to bottlenecks in data-intensive tasks
  • Outdated architecture that is no longer competitive with modern entry-level CPUs
  • High CPU usage (often 100%) even during basic system updates or background processes

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026
Intel Celeron G1630 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Celeron G1630 is an entry-level, 22nm Ivy Bridge desktop processor from late 2013 featuring two cores and two threads running at a fixed 2.80 GHz. Designed for basic tasks, it includes 2 MB of cache, 55W TDP, and integrated HD Graphics. Key advantages include ECC memory support for data integrity and low power consumption suitable for basic, cool-running systems....Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
16/04/2022
Intel Celeron G1630 @ 2.80GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Celeron G1630 is an entry-level Ivy Bridge desktop processor operating at a fixed 2.80 GHz with two cores and two threads, designed primarily for basic computing tasks. According to PassMark, this 2013-era chip is highly specialized for low-power, budget-conscious environments. Pros include support for ECC memory for improved data integrity, efficient 22nm technology, and,...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
22/03/2017
Intel Celeron G1630 CPU-Z Benchmarks (Single-Thread)

The CPU-Z validator result vmfy1p displays a high-performance system featuring an Intel Core i9-13900KF (24-core) running at 5.8 GHz on an ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F, paired with 32GB of G.Skill DDR5-6000 memory. The benchmark yields a top-tier multi-thread score of 16,561 and a single-thread score of 893, indicating exceptional capability for demanding tasks. While providing immense...Read more

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hardware.info
28/05/2013
45 processors reviewed: from Intel Celeron to Core i7, from AMD A4 to FX

This 2013 Hardware Info review by Koen Crijns analyzes 45 processors, highlighting the shift to Intel’s "Haswell" architecture and the competitive landscape of AMD's FX and A-series. Intel's Core i7-4770K and i5 series dominated in high-end, single-threaded performance, and efficiency, while AMD's A10-6800K excelled in integrated graphics and the FX-8350 provided solid multi-core...Read more

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