CPU
GPU
A4-3400
Celeron T1700
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 A4-3400 is positioned at rank 850 and the Celeron T1700 is on rank 1014, so the A4-3400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3400
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3400 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3400 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
Performance Check
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 A4-3400 and Celeron T1700
A4-3400
The A4-3400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,066 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron T1700
The Celeron T1700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,058 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A4-3400 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-3400 scores 1,066 against the Celeron T1700's 1,058 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-3400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3400 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1700.
| Feature | A4-3400 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+48% | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 1,066 | 1,058 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3400 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron T1700 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3400 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3400) / not specified (Celeron T1700). The A4-3400 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6410D), while the Celeron T1700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3400 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-3400 rivals Pentium G620.
| Feature | A4-3400 | Celeron T1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6410D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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