Celeron 1000M vs A4-3420

Celeron 1000M

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2013

A4-3420

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1000M

2 / 2

1,070

+0.3%

1,067

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Celeron 1000M is positioned at rank 1026 and the A4-3420 is on rank 875, so the A4-3420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1000M

#1014

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2359%

#1015

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2324%

#1016

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2133%

#1017

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2124%

#1018

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2104%

#1020

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2032%

#1021

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1949%

#1022

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1945%

#1023

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1893%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

98%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

96%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

95%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3420

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

18984%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

17938%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13024%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3924%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3108%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2719%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1557%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1537%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1399%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1399%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1384%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1346%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1327%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1322%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1310%

#875

A4-3420

MSRP: $65|Avg: $30

100%

#876

Core i5-5675R

MSRP: $339|Avg: $392

100%

#877

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#878

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

99%

#879

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

99%

#881

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

98%

#882

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

98%

#884

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

97%

#885

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#886

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

96%

#887

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

95%

#888

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

95%

#889

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

95%

#890

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-3420 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 1000M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron 1000M	A4-3420
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the A4-3420 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 65% cheaper ($30 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron 1000M	A4-3420
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+186%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($86)	✅ More affordable ($30)

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.

Celeron 1000M Benchmark Check

A4-3420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1000M and A4-3420

Celeron 1000M

The Celeron 1000M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,070 points. Launch price was $86.

A4-3420

The A4-3420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,067 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1000M and A4-3420 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 1000M versus 2.8 GHz on the A4-3420 — a 43.5% clock advantage for the A4-3420 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron 1000M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-3420 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1000M scores 1,070 against the A4-3420's 1,067 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 1000M. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1000M vs 0 kB on the A4-3420.

Feature	Celeron 1000M	A4-3420
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.8 GHz+56%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.8 GHz+56%
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,070	1,067
Geekbench 6 Single	—	300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	500

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1000M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-3420 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCPGA988 (Celeron 1000M) and A55,A75,A85X (A4-3420).

Feature	Celeron 1000M	A4-3420
Socket	PGA988	FM1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron 1000M) / AMD-V (A4-3420). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1000M) and Radeon HD 6410D (A4-3420) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3420 targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-3420 rivals Pentium G630.