A4-1350
VS
Celeron T3100

A4-1350 vs Celeron T3100

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-1350 is positioned at rank 972 and the Celeron T3100 is on rank 970, so the Celeron T3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-1350

#960
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1933%
#961
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1904%
#962
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1748%
#963
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1740%
#964
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1725%
#966
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1665%
#967
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1597%
#968
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1594%
#969
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1551%
#972
A4-1350
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#977
Phenom II X2 N640
MSRP: $100|Avg: $55
99%
#978
A10-8700P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
99%
#982
Athlon II Neo K125
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#986
Pro A8-8600B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3100

#958
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1925%
#959
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1897%
#960
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1741%
#961
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1734%
#962
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1718%
#964
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1659%
#965
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1591%
#966
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1588%
#967
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1545%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
100%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
100%
#977
Phenom II X2 N640
MSRP: $100|Avg: $55
99%
#978
A10-8700P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
99%
#982
Athlon II Neo K125
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron T3100 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A4-1350 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.7% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightA4-1350Celeron T3100
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($62)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-1350Celeron T3100
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($62)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-1350 and Celeron T3100

AMD

A4-1350

The A4-1350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 911 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Celeron T3100

The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A4-1350 is built on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-1350 scores 911 against the Celeron T3100's 945 — a 3.7% lead for the Celeron T3100. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 136 vs 350, a 88.1% lead for the Celeron T3100 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-1350 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3100.

FeatureA4-1350Celeron T3100
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
Boost Clock
1 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
32 nm-29%
45 nm
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
PassMark
911
945+4%
Geekbench 6 Single
136
350+157%
Geekbench 6 Multi
650
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Memory & Platform

The A4-1350 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron T3100 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1350) vs 2 (Celeron T3100). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1350) vs 0 (Celeron T3100) — the A4-1350 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureA4-1350Celeron T3100
Socket
FT3
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1066
DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
2+100%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
0
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-1350) vs None (Celeron T3100). The A4-1350 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8210), while the Celeron T3100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1350 targets Tablet, Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-1350 rivals Atom Z3740.

FeatureA4-1350Celeron T3100
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8210
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
None
Target Use
Tablet
Legacy Laptop