Celeron Dual-Core T1700 vs A6-9220e
Celeron Dual-Core T1700
A6-9220e
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 T1700 is positioned at rank 769 and the A6-9220e is on rank 930, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1700
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1700 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1700 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 T1700 and A6-9220e
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.
A6-9220e
The A6-9220e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,056 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 and A6-9220e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-9220e — a 27% clock advantage for the A6-9220e. The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-9220e uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 scores 1,058 against the A6-9220e's 1,056 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1700.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1700 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2.4 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 28 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,058 | 1,056 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T1700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-9220e uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 versus DDR4-2133 on the A6-9220e — the A6-9220e supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9220e 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 (A6-9220e). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) vs 8 (A6-9220e) — the A6-9220e offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220e).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1700 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR4-2133+100% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1700) / not specified (A6-9220e). The A6-9220e includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1700 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1700 rivals Pentium T2390.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1700 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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