Celeron Dual-Core T1500 vs A6 PRO-7400B
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
A6 PRO-7400B
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 Dual-Core T1500 is positioned at rank 549 and the A6 PRO-7400B is on rank 559, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Per Dollar A6 PRO-7400B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ 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 T1500 and A6 PRO-7400B
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.87 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,625 points. Launch price was $69.
A6 PRO-7400B
The A6 PRO-7400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 and A6 PRO-7400B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus 3.9 GHz on the A6 PRO-7400B — a 70.4% clock advantage for the A6 PRO-7400B. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6 PRO-7400B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 scores 1,625 against the A6 PRO-7400B's 1,640 — a 0.9% lead for the A6 PRO-7400B.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 3.9 GHz+109% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,625 | 1,640 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus DDR3-1866 on the A6 PRO-7400B — the A6 PRO-7400B supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6 PRO-7400B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) vs 16 (A6 PRO-7400B) — the A6 PRO-7400B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,GL960 (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) and AMD FM2+ (A6 PRO-7400B).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1866+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 64 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) / not specified (A6 PRO-7400B). The A6 PRO-7400B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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