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Intel Core2 Duo E8290 vs Celeron G1620

The Intel Celeron G1620 @ 2.70GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz also around 10% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 10% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz uses around 17% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 388 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz×Intel Celeron G1620 @ 2.70GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeLGA775FCLGA1155
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.8 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 2)2 (Threads: 2)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 6.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 2MB
TDP65W55W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$10.04
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2012Q1 2013
# of Samples1387
CPU Value0.032.1
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1302(-10.5%)1454(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1408(-10.4%)1571(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz
1,408
Intel Celeron G1620 @ 2.70GHz
1,571
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz
NA
Intel Celeron G1620 @ 2.70GHz
32.1
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz
1,302
Intel Celeron G1620 @ 2.70GHz
1,454
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Duo E8290 @ 2.83GHz Intel Celeron G1620 @ 2.70GHz
Max TDP65W55W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.130.11
Running cost per day$0.033$0.028
Power consumption per year (kWh)47.540.1
Running cost per year$11.86$10.04
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.