Celeron N3450 vs A8-6500T
Celeron N3450
A8-6500T
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 N3450 is positioned at rank 122 and the A8-6500T is on rank 557, so the Celeron N3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3450 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3450 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N3450 and A8-6500T
Celeron N3450
The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.
A8-6500T
The A8-6500T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3450 and A8-6500T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 versus 3.1 GHz on the A8-6500T — a 34% clock advantage for the A8-6500T (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron N3450 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-6500T uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3450 scores 1,981 against the A8-6500T's 1,983 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-6500T.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz+91% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4096 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,981 | 1,983 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3450 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-6500T uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron N3450 versus 1866 on the A8-6500T — the Celeron N3450 supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-6500T supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3450) vs 16 (A8-6500T) — the A8-6500T offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1296 (Celeron N3450) and FM2 (A8-6500T).
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+29% | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 64+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 500 (Celeron N3450) and Radeon HD 8550D (A8-6500T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120; A8-6500T rivals Core i3-3220T.
| Feature | Celeron N3450 | A8-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Radeon HD 8550D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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