A6-3400M vs Celeron G470
A6-3400M
Celeron G470
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 A6-3400M is positioned at rank 869 and the Celeron G470 is on rank 542, so the Celeron G470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3400M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3400M | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3400M | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 A6-3400M and Celeron G470
A6-3400M
The A6-3400M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,223 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron G470
The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-3400M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G470 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3400M has 3 more cores. The A6-3400M is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-3400M scores 1,223 against the Celeron G470's 1,225 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron G470. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 218 vs 300, a 31.7% lead for the Celeron G470 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3400M vs 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470.
| Feature | A6-3400M | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+300% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | — |
| PassMark | 1,223 | 1,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 218 | 300+38% |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3400M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G470 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G470 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A6-3400M | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3400M) vs VT-x (Celeron G470). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6520G (A6-3400M) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G470) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3400M targets Budget Laptop, Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-3400M rivals Core i3-2310M; Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | A6-3400M | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6520G | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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