A10 Micro-6700T vs Celeron G555

A10 Micro-6700T vs Celeron G555 Performance Spectrum

A10 Micro-6700T

4 / 4

1,426

0.0%

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Celeron G555

2 / 2

1,427

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A10 Micro-6700T vs Celeron G555 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A10 Micro-6700T vs Celeron G555: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A10 Micro-6700T

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 5W instead of 65W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (250 vs 398).
❌Lower PassMark (1,426 vs 1,427).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Celeron G555.

Celeron G555

2012

Why buy it

✅+59.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Stock), unlike A10 Micro-6700T.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $52 MSRP, while A10 Micro-6700T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌1200% higher power demand at 65W vs 5W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G555 better than A10 Micro-6700T?

Yes. Celeron G555 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 1.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.1% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron G555 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 1.5% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G555 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G555 is the better buy right now. Celeron G555 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $52 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (27.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10 Micro-6700T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A10 Micro-6700T vs Celeron G555 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A10 Micro-6700T

The A10 Micro-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron G555

The Celeron G555 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $89.

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Processing Power

The A10 Micro-6700T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G555 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A10 Micro-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G555 — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G555 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A10 Micro-6700T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G555 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10 Micro-6700T scores 1,426 against the Celeron G555's 1,427 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G555. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 398, a 45.7% lead for the Celeron G555 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A10 Micro-6700T	Celeron G555
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Mullins (2014)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,426	1,427
Geekbench 6 Single	250	398+59%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	742

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Memory & Platform

The A10 Micro-6700T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G555 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G555 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A10 Micro-6700T) vs 2 (Celeron G555). PCIe lanes: 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) vs 16 (Celeron G555) — the Celeron G555 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A10 Micro-6700T	Celeron G555
Socket	FT3	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T) vs VT-x (Celeron G555). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10 Micro-6700T) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G555) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet, Celeron G555 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770; Celeron G555 rivals Pentium G630.