Celeron G555 vs A10 Micro-6700T
Celeron G555
A10 Micro-6700T
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 G555 is positioned at rank 634 and the A10 Micro-6700T is on rank 724, so the Celeron G555 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G555
Performance Per Dollar A10 Micro-6700T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G555 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G555 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 G555 and A10 Micro-6700T
Celeron G555
The Celeron G555 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $89.
A10 Micro-6700T
The A10 Micro-6700T 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 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: 1,426 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron G555 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10 Micro-6700T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Micro-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G555 versus 2.2 GHz on the A10 Micro-6700T — a 20.4% clock advantage for the Celeron G555 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron G555 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G555 scores 1,427 against the A10 Micro-6700T's 1,426 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G555. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 398 vs 250, a 45.7% lead for the Celeron G555 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+125% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,426 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 398+59% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 742 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G555 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A10 Micro-6700T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G555 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron G555) vs 1 (A10 Micro-6700T). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G555) vs 4 (A10 Micro-6700T) — the Celeron G555 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G555) vs AMD-V (A10 Micro-6700T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G555) and Radeon R6 (A10 Micro-6700T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G555 targets Desktop, A10 Micro-6700T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron G555 rivals Pentium G630; A10 Micro-6700T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | A10 Micro-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Radeon R6 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Tablet |
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