Celeron T1700 vs A4-3420
Celeron T1700
A4-3420
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 T1700 is positioned at rank 1014 and the A4-3420 is on rank 875, so the A4-3420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T1700
Performance Per Dollar A4-3420
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T1700 | A4-3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T1700 | A4-3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+495%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 T1700 and A4-3420
Celeron T1700
The Celeron T1700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,058 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-3420
The A4-3420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,067 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The A4-3420 is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T1700 scores 1,058 against the A4-3420's 1,067 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-3420. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T1700 vs 0 kB on the A4-3420.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | A4-3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 GHz | 2.8 GHz+53% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | — | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,058 | 1,067 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 500 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T1700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3420 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | A4-3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T1700) / AMD-V (A4-3420). The A4-3420 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6410D), while the Celeron T1700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3420 targets Entry Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-3420 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | A4-3420 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6410D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Entry Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T1700 launched at $80 MSRP, while the A4-3420 debuted at $65. At current prices ($5 vs $30), the Celeron T1700 is $25 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T1700 delivers 211.6 pts/$ vs 35.6 pts/$ for the A4-3420 — making the Celeron T1700 the 142.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T1700 | A4-3420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $65-19% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 211.6+494% | 35.6 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2011 |
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