A4 Micro-6400T vs Celeron G1101

A4 Micro-6400T vs Celeron G1101 Performance Spectrum

A4 Micro-6400T

4 / 4

1,082

0.0%

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Celeron G1101

2 / 2

1,086

+0.4%

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.

A4 Micro-6400T vs Celeron G1101 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4 Micro-6400T vs Celeron G1101: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4 Micro-6400T

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 5W instead of 73W, a 68W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (180 vs 250).
❌Lower PassMark (1,082 vs 1,086).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Celeron G1101.

Celeron G1101

2010

Why buy it

✅+38.9% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Intel Stock), unlike A4 Micro-6400T.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $50 MSRP, while A4 Micro-6400T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌1360% higher power demand at 73W vs 5W.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron G1101 better than A4 Micro-6400T?

Yes. Celeron G1101 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 1.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.4% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Celeron G1101 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 1.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron G1101 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron G1101 is the better buy right now. Celeron G1101 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $50 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 1.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (21.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A4 Micro-6400T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A4 Micro-6400T vs Celeron G1101 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A4 Micro-6400T

The A4 Micro-6400T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,082 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron G1101

The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.

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Processing Power

The A4 Micro-6400T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1101 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T versus 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 — a 142.2% clock advantage for the A4 Micro-6400T (base: 1 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The A4 Micro-6400T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1101 uses Clarkdale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4 Micro-6400T scores 1,082 against the Celeron G1101's 1,086 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G1101. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 250, a 32.6% lead for the Celeron G1101 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A4 Micro-6400T	Celeron G1101
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz+493%	0.27 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.26 GHz+126%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Mullins (2014)	Clarkdale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,082	1,086
Geekbench 6 Single	180	250+39%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	450

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Memory & Platform

The A4 Micro-6400T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1101 uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the A4 Micro-6400T versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G1101 — the A4 Micro-6400T supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G1101 supports up to 16.38 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 104.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4 Micro-6400T) vs 2 (Celeron G1101). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) vs 16 (Celeron G1101) — the Celeron G1101 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4 Micro-6400T	Celeron G1101
Socket	FT3	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333+25%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16.38 GB+105%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T) vs VT-x (Celeron G1101). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 (A4 Micro-6400T) and Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron G1101) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet, Celeron G1101 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770; Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950.