Celeron M U3400 vs A6-5357M
Celeron M U3400
A6-5357M
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 M U3400 is positioned at rank 998 and the A6-5357M is on rank 872, so the A6-5357M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M U3400
Performance Per Dollar A6-5357M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M U3400 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M U3400 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M U3400 and A6-5357M
Celeron M U3400
The Celeron M U3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-5357M
The A6-5357M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron M U3400 and A6-5357M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Celeron M U3400 versus 3.5 GHz on the A6-5357M — a 107% clock advantage for the A6-5357M. The Celeron M U3400 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-5357M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M U3400 scores 1,205 against the A6-5357M's 1,219 — a 1.2% lead for the A6-5357M. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M U3400 vs 0 kB on the A6-5357M.
| Feature | Celeron M U3400 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.06 GHz | 3.5 GHz+230% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,205 | 1,219+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 380 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M U3400 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5357M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M U3400 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M U3400) / AMD-V (A6-5357M). The A6-5357M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8450G), while the Celeron M U3400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5357M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5357M rivals Core i3-3120M.
| Feature | Celeron M U3400 | A6-5357M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8450G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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