A4-6300 vs Celeron 3867U

A4-6300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Celeron 3867U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-6300

2 / 2

1,436

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron 3867U

2 / 2

1,449

+0.9%

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 A4-6300 is positioned at rank 708 and the Celeron 3867U is on rank 132, so the Celeron 3867U 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 A4-6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13026%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12308%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8937%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2692%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2133%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1866%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1069%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1055%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

960%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

960%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

949%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

924%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

911%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

907%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

899%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

99%

#708

A4-6300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#709

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

100%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

99%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

99%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

99%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

98%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

98%

#716

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

98%

#717

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

98%

#718

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

98%

#719

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

98%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

98%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

97%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

97%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3867U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

96%

#120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

304%

#121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

299%

#122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

275%

#123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

273%

#124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

271%

#126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

262%

#127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

251%

#128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

251%

#129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

244%

#132

Celeron 3867U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

98%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

97%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 3867U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-6300	Celeron 3867U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-6300 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-6300	Celeron 3867U
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.

A4-6300 Benchmark Check

Celeron 3867U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-6300 and Celeron 3867U

A4-6300

The A4-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,436 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron 3867U

The Celeron 3867U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,449 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the A4-6300 and Celeron 3867U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U — a 73.7% clock advantage for the A4-6300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A4-6300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3867U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300 scores 1,436 against the Celeron 3867U's 1,449 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 3867U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-6300 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3867U.

Feature	A4-6300	Celeron 3867U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+117%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+106%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512 kB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Richland (2013−2014)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,436	1,449
Geekbench 6 Single	373	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-6300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3867U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-6300 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3867U — the Celeron 3867U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-6300) vs 12 (Celeron 3867U) — the A4-6300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300) and Kaby Lake-U (Celeron 3867U).

Feature	A4-6300	Celeron 3867U
Socket	FM2	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-6300) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3867U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron 3867U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.