Celeron 3867U vs A4 PRO-7300B
Celeron 3867U
A4 PRO-7300B
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 Celeron 3867U is positioned at rank 132 and the A4 PRO-7300B is on rank 607, so the Celeron 3867U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3867U
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3867U | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3867U | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron 3867U and A4 PRO-7300B
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 PRO-7300B
The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. 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: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3867U and A4 PRO-7300B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U versus 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B — a 75.9% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron 3867U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3867U scores 1,449 against the A4 PRO-7300B's 1,458 — a 0.6% lead for the A4 PRO-7300B.
| Feature | Celeron 3867U | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4 GHz+122% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz+111% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,449 | 1,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 375 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3867U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4 PRO-7300B 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 PRO-7300B — the Celeron 3867U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3867U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 3867U) vs 16 (A4 PRO-7300B) — the A4 PRO-7300B 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 PRO-7300B).
| Feature | Celeron 3867U | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 610 (Celeron 3867U) and Radeon HD 8470D (A4 PRO-7300B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3867U targets Budget, A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U; A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Celeron 3867U | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 610 | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Business Desktop |
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