CPU
GPU
Celeron 887
A6-9500
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 887 is positioned at rank 837 and the A6-9500 is on rank 823, so the A6-9500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887
Performance Per Dollar A6-9500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 887 | A6-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 887 | A6-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+67%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
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 887 and A6-9500
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.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 887 and A6-9500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 versus 3.8 GHz on the A6-9500 — a 86.8% clock advantage for the A6-9500 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Celeron 887 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-9500 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 887 scores 1,877 against the A6-9500's 1,876 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 887. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887 vs 0 kB on the A6-9500.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | A6-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+153% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+133% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,877 | 1,876 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 887 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9500 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 887 versus DDR4-2400 on the A6-9500 — the A6-9500 supports 28.6% 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 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 887) vs 8 (A6-9500) — the Celeron 887 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,HM70,HM76 (Celeron 887) and AMD AM4 (A6-9500).
| Feature | Celeron 887 | A6-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 887) / not specified (A6-9500). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 887) and AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9500) — 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 | Celeron 887 | A6-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | AMD Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 887 launched at $86 MSRP, while the A6-9500 debuted at $101. At current prices ($15 vs $25), the Celeron 887 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 887 delivers 125.1 pts/$ vs 75.0 pts/$ for the A6-9500 — making the Celeron 887 the 50% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | A6-9500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-15% | $101 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.1+67% | 75.0 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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