A6-7310 vs Celeron G5900

A6-7310

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Celeron G5900

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-7310

4 / 4

2,689

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G5900

2 / 2

2,682

0.0%

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. The A6-7310 is positioned at rank #502 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar A6-7310

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

99%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

97%

#490

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

655%

#491

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

645%

#492

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

592%

#493

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

589%

#494

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

584%

#496

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

564%

#497

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

541%

#498

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

540%

#499

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

525%

#502

A6-7310

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

104%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

104%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

104%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

104%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

103%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

103%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

103%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

102%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

102%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

102%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

101%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

101%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

101%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

100%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

100%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

100%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

98%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

98%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

96%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

96%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

96%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron G5900 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-7310	Celeron G5900
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-7310 (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-7310	Celeron G5900
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)

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.

A6-7310 Benchmark Check

Celeron G5900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-7310 and Celeron G5900

A6-7310

The A6-7310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,689 points. Launch price was $70.

Celeron G5900

The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A6-7310 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-7310 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-7310 versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Celeron G5900 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The A6-7310 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G5900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-7310 scores 2,689 against the Celeron G5900's 2,682 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-7310.

Feature	A6-7310	Celeron G5900
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz+42%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Carrizo-L (2015)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,689	2,682
Geekbench 6 Single	—	850
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,600

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Memory & Platform

The A6-7310 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-7310 versus DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900 — the A6-7310 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-7310) vs 2 (Celeron G5900). Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FT3b,FP4 (A6-7310) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Celeron G5900).

Feature	A6-7310	Celeron G5900
Socket	FP4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+39900%	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	16	128 GB+838860700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-7310) vs VT-x (Celeron G5900). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R4 Graphics (A6-7310) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G5900) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-7310 rivals Pentium N3700; Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.