CPU
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A6 Micro-6500T
Celeron E3300
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 Micro-6500T is positioned at rank 1045 and the Celeron E3300 is on rank 724, so the Celeron E3300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Micro-6500T and Celeron E3300
A6 Micro-6500T
The A6 Micro-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron E3300
The Celeron E3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The A6 Micro-6500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron E3300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6 Micro-6500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron E3300 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Celeron E3300 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A6 Micro-6500T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron E3300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6 Micro-6500T scores 1,146 against the Celeron E3300's 1,155 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron E3300.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.5 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+108% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Mullins (2014) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,146 | 1,155 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The A6 Micro-6500T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron E3300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A6 Micro-6500T supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 2 (Celeron E3300). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) vs 0 (Celeron E3300) — the A6 Micro-6500T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T) and G31,G41,P45 (Celeron E3300).
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6 Micro-6500T) / VT-x (Celeron E3300). The A6 Micro-6500T includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Celeron E3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3300 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | — |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The A6 Micro-6500T launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron E3300 debuted at $50. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Celeron E3300 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A6 Micro-6500T delivers 76.4 pts/$ vs 115.5 pts/$ for the Celeron E3300 — making the Celeron E3300 the 40.8% better value option.
| Feature | A6 Micro-6500T | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $50-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.4 | 115.5+51% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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