Ryzen 9 5900X vs Celeron G1610

Aggregate performance score

Celeron G1610
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 55 Watt
0.96
Ryzen 9 5900X
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
24.62
+2465%

Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms Celeron G1610 by a whopping 2465% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2496201
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.0130.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency1.6522.19
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Vermeer (Zen3) (2020−2022)
Release date3 December 2012 (11 years ago)5 November 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$388$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 5900X has 308900% better value for money than Celeron G1610.

Detailed specifications

Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data37
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)64 MB
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size94 mm22x 74 mm2(CCD) + 125 mm2 (IOD)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data0 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X 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
SocketFCLGA1155AM4
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
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+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X 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 5900X 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 5900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel® Processors-
Clear Video HD--
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz-
InTru 3D--

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G1610 and Ryzen 9 5900X.

PCIe version2.04.0

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 0.96
Ryzen 9 5900X 24.62
+2465%

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 1519
Ryzen 9 5900X 39114
+2475%

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.

Celeron G1610 409
Ryzen 9 5900X 2209
+440%

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.

Celeron G1610 678
Ryzen 9 5900X 11957
+1664%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.96 24.62
Recency 3 December 2012 5 November 2020
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 105 Watt

Celeron G1610 has 90.9% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900X, on the other hand, has a 2464.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 214.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G1610 in performance tests.


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