A6-3500 vs Celeron 3867U
A6-3500
Celeron 3867U
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 A6-3500 is positioned at rank 707 and the Celeron 3867U is on rank 132, so the Celeron 3867U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3867U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3500 | 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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3500 | Celeron 3867U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-3500 and Celeron 3867U
A6-3500
The A6-3500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,439 points. Launch price was $70.
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.
Processing Power
The A6-3500 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron 3867U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3500 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the A6-3500 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A6-3500 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3867U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3500 scores 1,439 against the Celeron 3867U's 1,449 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 3867U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3500 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3867U.
| Feature | A6-3500 | Celeron 3867U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+17% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,439 | 1,449 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 265 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3500 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3867U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the A6-3500 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. The Celeron 3867U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-3500) vs 12 (Celeron 3867U) — the A6-3500 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75 (A6-3500) and Kaby Lake-U (Celeron 3867U).
| Feature | A6-3500 | Celeron 3867U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3500) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6530D (A6-3500) and HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3867U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3500 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron 3867U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-3500 rivals Pentium G620; Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | A6-3500 | Celeron 3867U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6530D | HD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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