A6-6400K vs Celeron 1017U
A6-6400K
Celeron 1017U
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 A6-6400K is positioned at rank 688 and the Celeron 1017U is on rank 975, so the A6-6400K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-6400K
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-6400K | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-6400K | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-6400K and Celeron 1017U
A6-6400K
The A6-6400K 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 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,511 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron 1017U
The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A6-6400K and Celeron 1017U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the A6-6400K versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U — a 87.7% clock advantage for the A6-6400K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-6400K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1017U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-6400K scores 1,511 against the Celeron 1017U's 1,508 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-6400K. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-6400K vs 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U.
| Feature | A6-6400K | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+156% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+144% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,511 | 1,508 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-6400K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1017U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A6-6400K versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1017U — the A6-6400K supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A6-6400K) and Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1017U).
| Feature | A6-6400K | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 32 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A6-6400K) / not specified (Celeron 1017U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A6-6400K) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1017U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-6400K rivals Pentium G3258.
| Feature | A6-6400K | Celeron 1017U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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