A6-5350M
VS
Celeron M U3400

A6-5350M vs Celeron M U3400

AMD

A6-5350M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Celeron M U3400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2010

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 A6-5350M is positioned at rank 885 and the Celeron M U3400 is on rank 998, so the A6-5350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-5350M

#873
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1468%
#874
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1447%
#875
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1328%
#876
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1322%
#877
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1310%
#879
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1265%
#880
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1213%
#881
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1211%
#882
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1179%
#885
A6-5350M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#889
Core i7-7820EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
99%
#890
Celeron 7305
MSRP: $128|Avg: $107
99%
#891
E-300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
98%
#892
Core i7-7820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
98%
#895
Pentium B940
MSRP: $134|Avg: $11
97%
#896
Core i5-8305G
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
97%
#897
Celeron 6305
MSRP: $107|Avg: $80
97%
#900
Core i7-8705G
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M U3400

#986
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2094%
#987
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2064%
#988
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1894%
#989
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1886%
#990
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1869%
#992
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1804%
#993
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1730%
#994
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1727%
#995
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1681%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
100%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
100%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#1005
Pentium P6000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
98%
#1007
Core i7-3630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1008
Core i7-3610QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1009
Core i3-1115GRE
MSRP: $338|Avg: $480
97%
#1010
Pentium A1020
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
97%
#1011
Core i7-4702MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
97%
#1012
Pentium N4200
MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89
96%
#1013
Pentium J2900
MSRP: $94|Avg: $20
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6-5350M leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M U3400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA6-5350MCeleron M U3400
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA6-5350MCeleron M U3400
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A6-5350M and Celeron M U3400

AMD

A6-5350M

The A6-5350M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,199 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

Celeron M U3400

The Celeron M U3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the A6-5350M and Celeron M U3400 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A6-5350M versus 1.06 GHz on the Celeron M U3400 — a 107% clock advantage for the A6-5350M. The A6-5350M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron M U3400 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6-5350M scores 1,199 against the Celeron M U3400's 1,205 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron M U3400. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-5350M vs 2 MB on the Celeron M U3400.

FeatureA6-5350MCeleron M U3400
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz+230%
1.06 GHz
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB
Process
32 nm
32 nm
Architecture
Richland (2013−2014)
Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark
1,199
1,205
Geekbench 6 Single
323
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Memory & Platform

The A6-5350M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M U3400 uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA6-5350MCeleron M U3400
Socket
FS1r2
BGA1288
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-5350M) / not specified (Celeron M U3400). The A6-5350M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8450G), while the Celeron M U3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5350M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5350M rivals Core i3-3110M.

FeatureA6-5350MCeleron M U3400
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8450G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop