CPU
GPU
A6-1450
Atom E3845
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 A6-1450 is positioned at rank 929 and the Atom E3845 is on rank 764, so the Atom E3845 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-1450
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3845
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-1450 | Atom E3845 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-1450 | Atom E3845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A6-1450 and Atom E3845
A6-1450
The A6-1450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,062 points. Launch price was $70.
Atom E3845
The Atom E3845 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.91 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,071 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A6-1450 and Atom E3845 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 versus 1.91 GHz on the Atom E3845 — a 30.8% clock advantage for the Atom E3845. The A6-1450 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom E3845 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-1450 scores 1,062 against the Atom E3845's 1,071 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom E3845. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Atom E3845 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.91 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,062 | 1,071 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 144 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-1450 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom E3845 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A6-1450) vs 2 (Atom E3845). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-1450) vs 4 (Atom E3845) — the A6-1450 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A6-1450) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3845).
| Feature | A6-1450 | Atom E3845 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-1450) / not specified (Atom E3845). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8250 (A6-1450) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Atom E3845) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Atom E3845 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8250 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Tablet/Laptop | — |
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