Celeron N4000 vs A6-5400B

Celeron N4000

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2017

A6-5400B

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4000

2 / 2

1,472

+0.5%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,465

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 N4000 is positioned at rank 126 and the A6-5400B is on rank 699, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000

#114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

299%

#115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

295%

#116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

270%

#117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

269%

#118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

267%

#120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

258%

#121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

247%

#122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

247%

#123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

240%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-5400B

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12765%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12061%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8758%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2638%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2090%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1828%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1047%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1033%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

941%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

941%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

930%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

905%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

893%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

889%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

881%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

98%

#699

A6-5400B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

100%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

100%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

99%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

99%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

99%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

98%

#706

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

98%

#709

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

98%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

97%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

97%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

97%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4000	A6-5400B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-5400B (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4000	A6-5400B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron N4000 Benchmark Check

A6-5400B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000 and A6-5400B

Celeron N4000

The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.

A6-5400B

The A6-5400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,465 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4000 and A6-5400B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400B — a 37.5% clock advantage for the A6-5400B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A6-5400B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the A6-5400B's 1,465 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N4000. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 0 kB on the A6-5400B.

Feature	Celeron N4000	A6-5400B
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+46%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+227%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Goldmont Plus (2017)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,472	1,465
Geekbench 6 Single	—	380

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-5400B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4000	A6-5400B
Socket	FCBGA1090	FM2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4000) / AMD-V (A6-5400B). The A6-5400B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Celeron N4000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400B rivals Pentium G2020.