A6-9500 vs Celeron 887

CPU

GPU

A6-9500

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

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Celeron 887

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

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A6-9500 vs Celeron 887 Performance Spectrum

A6-9500

2 / 2

1,876

0.0%

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Celeron 887

2 / 2

1,877

+0.1%

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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.

A6-9500 vs Celeron 887 FPS Benchmarks

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A6-9500 vs Celeron 887: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A6-9500

2017

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,876 vs 1,877).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 18.6 vs 21.8 PassMark/$ ($101 MSRP vs $86 MSRP).
❌282.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 17W.

Celeron 887

2012

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $15 less on MSRP ($86 MSRP vs $101 MSRP).
✅Delivers 17.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.8 vs 18.6 PassMark/$ ($86 MSRP vs $101 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 65W, a 48W reduction.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron 887 better than A6-9500?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A6-9500 is ahead with a 2.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron 887 pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron 887 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron 887 is the better buy right now. Celeron 887 comes in $15 cheaper on MSRP at $86 MSRP versus $101 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The compromise is that A6-9500 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 17.5% better value on MSRP (21.8 vs 18.6 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A6-9500 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A6-9500 vs Celeron 887 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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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 80% 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 — 300% 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+80%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+300%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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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

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A6-9500 was priced at $101, while the Celeron 887 came in at $86. On launch pricing ($101 vs $86), Celeron 887 was $15 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-9500 delivers 18.6 pts/$ vs 21.8 pts/$ for the Celeron 887 — making the Celeron 887 the 16.1% better value option.

Feature	A6-9500	Celeron 887
MSRP	$101	$86-15%
Performance per Dollar	18.6	21.8+17%
Release Date	2017	2012

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