Celeron Dual-Core T3300 vs A6-7000
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
A6-7000
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the A6-7000 is on rank 1081, so the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 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 T3300
Performance Per Dollar A6-7000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 T3300 and A6-7000
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-7000
The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 and A6-7000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 3 GHz on the A6-7000 — a 40% clock advantage for the A6-7000. The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-7000 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 scores 1,005 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3300.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,005 | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 520 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 versus 1600 on the A6-7000 — the A6-7000 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7000 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs 1 (A6-7000). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs 16 (A6-7000) — the A6-7000 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45,GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) and FP3 (A6-7000).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | P | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T3300) vs true (A6-7000). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T3300 rivals Pentium T4200; A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R4 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron Dual-Core T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the A6-7000 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron Dual-Core T3300 delivers 33.5 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the A6-7000 the 66.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T3300 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-14% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.5 | 66.8+99% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2014 |
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