A4-6210 vs Celeron 1017U

A4-6210

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2014

Celeron 1017U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-6210

4 / 4

1,499

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 1017U

2 / 2

1,508

+0.6%

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 A4-6210 is positioned at rank 787 and the Celeron 1017U is on rank 975, so the A4-6210 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 A4-6210

#775

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#776

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1157%

#777

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1062%

#778

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#779

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1048%

#781

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1012%

#782

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

970%

#783

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

969%

#784

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

943%

#787

A4-6210

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U

#963

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1946%

#964

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1917%

#965

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1760%

#966

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1752%

#967

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1736%

#969

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1676%

#970

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1607%

#971

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1605%

#972

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1562%

#975

Celeron 1017U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-6210 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1017U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A4-6210	Celeron 1017U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Beema (2014) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-6210	Celeron 1017U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

A4-6210 Benchmark Check

Celeron 1017U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-6210 and Celeron 1017U

A4-6210

The A4-6210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Beema (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1599. Passmark benchmark score: 1,499 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron 1017U

The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A4-6210 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1017U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-6210 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A4-6210 versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U — a 11.8% clock advantage for the A4-6210. The A4-6210 uses the Beema (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 1017U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6210 scores 1,499 against the Celeron 1017U's 1,508 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 1017U.

Feature	A4-6210	Celeron 1017U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+12%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	2048 kB+300%	512 kB
Process	28 nm	22 nm-21%
Architecture	Beema (2014)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,499	1,508
Geekbench 6 Single	198	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-6210 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1017U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1017U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-6210) vs 2 (Celeron 1017U). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-6210) vs 16 (Celeron 1017U) — the Celeron 1017U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-6210	Celeron 1017U
Socket	FT3	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-6210) / not specified (Celeron 1017U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 (A4-6210) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1017U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6210 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-6210 rivals Pentium N3700.