Celeron Dual-Core T1600 vs PRO A12-8870E
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
PRO A12-8870E
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 T1600 is positioned at rank 880 and the PRO A12-8870E is on rank 352, so the PRO A12-8870E 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 T1600
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-8870E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | PRO A12-8870E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | PRO A12-8870E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ 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 T1600 and PRO A12-8870E
Celeron Dual-Core T1600
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 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: 1.66 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,000 points. Launch price was $69.
PRO A12-8870E
The PRO A12-8870E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,010 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the PRO A12-8870E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A12-8870E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-8870E — a 78.4% clock advantage for the PRO A12-8870E. The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the PRO A12-8870E uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1600 scores 3,000 against the PRO A12-8870E's 3,010 — a 0.3% lead for the PRO A12-8870E.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | PRO A12-8870E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 3.8 GHz+129% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,000 | 3,010 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1600 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the PRO A12-8870E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | PRO A12-8870E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 667 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Celeron Dual-Core T1600) / not specified (PRO A12-8870E). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1600 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1600 | PRO A12-8870E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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