Celeron 3867U vs A4-6300

Celeron 3867U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

A4-6300

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3867U

2 / 2

1,449

+0.9%

1,436

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 3867U is positioned at rank 132 and the A4-6300 is on rank 708, so the Celeron 3867U 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 3867U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

96%

#120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

304%

#121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

299%

#122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

275%

#123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

273%

#124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

271%

#126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

262%

#127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

251%

#128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

251%

#129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

244%

#132

Celeron 3867U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

98%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

97%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6300

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13026%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12308%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8937%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2692%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2133%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1866%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1069%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1055%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

960%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

960%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

949%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

924%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

911%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

907%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

899%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

99%

#708

A4-6300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#709

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

100%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

99%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

99%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

99%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

98%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

98%

#716

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

98%

#717

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

98%

#718

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

98%

#719

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

98%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

98%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

97%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

97%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

97%

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 3867U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3867U	A4-6300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-6300 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3867U	A4-6300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 3867U Benchmark Check

A4-6300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3867U and A4-6300

Celeron 3867U

The Celeron 3867U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) 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. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,449 points. Launch price was $107.

A4-6300

The A4-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,436 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 3867U and A4-6300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U versus 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 — a 73.7% clock advantage for the A4-6300 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Celeron 3867U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-6300 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3867U scores 1,449 against the A4-6300's 1,436 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 3867U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3867U vs 0 kB on the A4-6300.

Feature	Celeron 3867U	A4-6300
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+117%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.7 GHz+106%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1024 kB+100%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,449	1,436
Geekbench 6 Single	—	373

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3867U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-6300 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3867U versus DDR3-1600 on the A4-6300 — the Celeron 3867U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 3867U) vs 16 (A4-6300) — the A4-6300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-U (Celeron 3867U) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300).

Feature	Celeron 3867U	A4-6300
Socket	BGA1356	FM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U) vs AMD-V (A4-6300). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3867U) and Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3867U targets Budget, A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U; A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220.