Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 vs A4-1200
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
A4-1200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Dual-Core SU2300 is positioned at rank 1098 and the A4-1200 is on rank 859, so the A4-1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Performance Per Dollar A4-1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Dual-Core SU2300 and A4-1200
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.
A4-1200
The A4-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and A4-1200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus 1 GHz on the A4-1200 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-1200 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 scores 1,250 against the A4-1200's 1,248 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 70, a 72.7% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz+20% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Temash (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,250 | 1,248 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150+114% | 70 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 280 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-1200 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The A4-1200 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 1 (A4-1200). PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 8 (A4-1200) — the A4-1200 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 8+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs AMD-V (A4-1200). The A4-1200 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8180), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile, A4-1200 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100; A4-1200 rivals Atom Z2760.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 8180 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Mobile | Tablet |
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