Celeron J1900 vs A6 Micro-6500T
Celeron J1900
A6 Micro-6500T
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 J1900 is positioned at rank 216 and the A6 Micro-6500T is on rank 1045, so the Celeron J1900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J1900
Performance Per Dollar A6 Micro-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J1900 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J1900 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 J1900 and A6 Micro-6500T
Celeron J1900
The Celeron J1900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,152 points. Launch price was $82.
A6 Micro-6500T
The A6 Micro-6500T 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 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,146 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J1900 and A6 Micro-6500T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.42 GHz on the Celeron J1900 versus 1.8 GHz on the A6 Micro-6500T — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Celeron J1900 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Celeron J1900 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J1900 scores 1,152 against the A6 Micro-6500T's 1,146 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron J1900.
| Feature | Celeron J1900 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.42 GHz+34% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+67% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-D (2013) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,152 | 1,146 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J1900 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6 Micro-6500T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The A6 Micro-6500T supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron J1900) vs 1 (A6 Micro-6500T). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron J1900) vs 8 (A6 Micro-6500T) — the A6 Micro-6500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Bay Trail SoC (Celeron J1900) and AMD BGA soldered (A6 Micro-6500T).
| Feature | Celeron J1900 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Celeron J1900) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6 Micro-6500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron J1900 | A6 Micro-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | AMD Radeon R4 |
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