A6-9500 vs Celeron 887
A6-9500
Celeron 887
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 A6-9500 is positioned at rank 823 and the Celeron 887 is on rank 837, so the A6-9500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9500
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9500 | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9500 | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 A6-9500 and Celeron 887
A6-9500
The A6-9500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $64.
Celeron 887
The Celeron 887 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,877 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the A6-9500 and Celeron 887 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-9500 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 — a 86.8% clock advantage for the A6-9500 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A6-9500 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 887 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9500 scores 1,876 against the Celeron 887's 1,877 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 887. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-9500 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+153% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+133% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,876 | 1,877 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 415 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 887 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A6-9500 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 887 — the A6-9500 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9500 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9500) vs 16 (Celeron 887) — the Celeron 887 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (A6-9500) and HM65,HM67,QM67,HM70,HM76 (Celeron 887).
| Feature | A6-9500 | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9500) / VT-x (Celeron 887). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9500) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 887) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Laptop |
Value Analysis
The A6-9500 launched at $101 MSRP, while the Celeron 887 debuted at $86. At current prices ($25 vs $15), the Celeron 887 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-9500 delivers 75.0 pts/$ vs 125.1 pts/$ for the Celeron 887 — making the Celeron 887 the 50% better value option.
| Feature | A6-9500 | Celeron 887 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $101 | $86-15% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.0 | 125.1+67% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2012 |
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