CPU
GPU
Celeron E3200
A4 Micro-6400T
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 E3200 is positioned at rank 683 and the A4 Micro-6400T is on rank 843, so the Celeron E3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3200
Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3200 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3200 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 E3200 and A4 Micro-6400T
Celeron E3200
The Celeron E3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,090 points. Launch price was $52.
A4 Micro-6400T
The A4 Micro-6400T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,082 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron E3200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 Micro-6400T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron E3200 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T — a 40% clock advantage for the Celeron E3200 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Celeron E3200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3200 scores 1,090 against the A4 Micro-6400T's 1,082 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron E3200. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 340 vs 180, a 61.5% lead for the Celeron E3200 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+140% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,090 | 1,082 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 340+89% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 610 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron E3200 versus DDR3L-1333 on the A4 Micro-6400T — the A4 Micro-6400T supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron E3200 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron E3200) vs 1 (A4 Micro-6400T). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3200) vs 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) — the A4 Micro-6400T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3L-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron E3200) vs AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T). The A4 Micro-6400T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Celeron E3200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3200 targets Budget, A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron E3200 rivals Pentium E5200; A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Celeron E3200 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Tablet |
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