CPU
GPU
Celeron E3400
A4-9120
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 E3400 is positioned at rank 727 and the A4-9120 is on rank 871, so the Celeron E3400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3400
Performance Per Dollar A4-9120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron E3400 | A4-9120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron E3400 | A4-9120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 E3400 and A4-9120
Celeron E3400
The Celeron E3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,220 points. Launch price was $76.
A4-9120
The A4-9120 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 1,222 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron E3400 and A4-9120 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron E3400 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-9120 — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Celeron E3400 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron E3400 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-9120 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron E3400 scores 1,220 against the A4-9120's 1,222 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-9120. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 347 vs 350, a 0.9% lead for the A4-9120 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron E3400 | A4-9120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+18% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,220 | 1,222 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 347 | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 624 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron E3400 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-9120 uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron E3400 versus DDR4-2133 on the A4-9120 — the Celeron E3400 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron E3400) vs 1 (A4-9120). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron E3400) vs 8 (A4-9120) — the A4-9120 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron E3400 | A4-9120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+26550% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron E3400) vs AMD-V (A4-9120). The A4-9120 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Celeron E3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron E3400 targets Budget, A4-9120 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron E3400 rivals Pentium E5200; A4-9120 rivals Celeron N3350.
| Feature | Celeron E3400 | A4-9120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Entry Laptop |
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