Celeron Dual-Core T1700
VS
A6-1450

Celeron Dual-Core T1700 vs A6-1450

Intel

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2008
VS
AMD

A6-1450

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

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 T1700 is positioned at rank 769 and the A6-1450 is on rank 929, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1700

#757
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1109%
#758
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1093%
#759
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1003%
#760
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
999%
#761
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
990%
#763
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
956%
#764
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
916%
#765
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
915%
#766
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
890%
#769
Celeron Dual-Core T1700
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#773
Core i7-9750HF
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-1450

#917
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1658%
#918
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1633%
#919
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1499%
#920
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1493%
#921
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1479%
#923
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1428%
#924
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1369%
#925
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1367%
#926
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1331%
#929
A6-1450
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
96%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 leads in gaming performance. However, the A6-1450 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron Dual-Core T1700A6-1450
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron Dual-Core T1700A6-1450
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 T1700 and A6-1450

Intel

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 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: 1.83 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,058 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A6-1450

The A6-1450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,062 points. Launch price was $70.

Processing Power

The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-1450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-1450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 versus 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 — a 26.6% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T1700. The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-1450 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 scores 1,058 against the A6-1450's 1,062 — a 0.4% lead for the A6-1450.

FeatureCeleron Dual-Core T1700A6-1450
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
1.83 GHz+31%
1.4 GHz
Base Clock
1 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
512K (per core)
Process
65 nm
32 nm-51%
Architecture
Merom (2006−2008)
Temash (2013)
PassMark
1,058
1,062
Geekbench 6 Single
144
Geekbench 6 Multi
450
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-1450 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 versus DDR3L-1066 on the A6-1450 — the A6-1450 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-1450 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) vs 1 (A6-1450). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) vs 8 (A6-1450) — the A6-1450 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) and SoC (A6-1450).

FeatureCeleron Dual-Core T1700A6-1450
Socket
PGA478
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
DDR3L-1066+50%
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
RAM Channels
2+100%
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
8
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) vs AMD-V (A6-1450). The A6-1450 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8250), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1700 targets Budget, A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1700 rivals Pentium T2390; A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740.

FeatureCeleron Dual-Core T1700A6-1450
Integrated GPU
No
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8250
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
No
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget
Low Power Tablet/Laptop