Celeron G1101 vs A4 Micro-6400T
Celeron G1101
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 G1101 is positioned at rank 755 and the A4 Micro-6400T is on rank 843, so the Celeron G1101 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1101
Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G1101 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G1101 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ 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 G1101 and A4 Micro-6400T
Celeron G1101
The Celeron G1101 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,086 points. Launch price was $85.
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 G1101 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 0.27 GHz on the Celeron G1101 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T — a 142.2% clock advantage for the A4 Micro-6400T (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Celeron G1101 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G1101 scores 1,086 against the A4 Micro-6400T's 1,082 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron G1101. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 180, a 32.6% lead for the Celeron G1101 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 1.6 GHz+493% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz+126% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Clarkdale (2010−2011) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,086 | 1,082 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250+39% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G1101 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G1101 supports up to 16.38 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 68.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G1101) vs 1 (A4 Micro-6400T). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G1101) vs 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) — the Celeron G1101 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16.38 GB+105% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G1101) vs AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron G1101) and Radeon R3 (A4 Micro-6400T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1101 targets Desktop, A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron G1101 rivals Pentium G6950; A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Celeron G1101 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Tablet |
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