A4-9120 vs Celeron E3400
A4-9120
Celeron E3400
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 A4-9120 is positioned at rank 871 and the Celeron E3400 is on rank 727, so the Celeron E3400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-9120
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-9120 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-9120 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A4-9120 and Celeron E3400
A4-9120
The A4-9120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,222 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron E3400
The Celeron E3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,220 points. Launch price was $76.
Processing Power
Both the A4-9120 and Celeron E3400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-9120 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron E3400 — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Celeron E3400 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The A4-9120 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron E3400 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-9120 scores 1,222 against the Celeron E3400's 1,220 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-9120. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 347, a 0.9% lead for the A4-9120 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-9120 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.6 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,222 | 1,220 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-9120 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron E3400 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A4-9120 versus 1066 on the Celeron E3400 — the Celeron E3400 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4-9120) vs 2 (Celeron E3400). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-9120) vs 0 (Celeron E3400) — the A4-9120 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-9120 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 1066+26550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-9120) vs true (Celeron E3400). The A4-9120 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Celeron E3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120 targets Entry Laptop, Celeron E3400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-9120 rivals Celeron N3350; Celeron E3400 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | A4-9120 | Celeron E3400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Entry Laptop | Budget |
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