Celeron T3100 vs A6-7000
Celeron T3100
A6-7000
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 T3100 is positioned at rank 970 and the A6-7000 is on rank 1081, so the Celeron T3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3100
Performance Per Dollar A6-7000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+338%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($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 T3100 and A6-7000
Celeron T3100
The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-7000
The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The A6-7000 is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3100 scores 945 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 5.9% lead for the A6-7000.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | — | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 945 | 1,002+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron T3100 versus 1600 on the A6-7000 — the A6-7000 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7000 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron T3100) vs 1 (A6-7000). PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron T3100) vs 16 (A6-7000) — the A6-7000 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron T3100) and FP3 (A6-7000).
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Celeron T3100) vs true (A6-7000). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Celeron T3100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R4 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | true |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3100 launched at $62 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($62 vs $15), the A6-7000 is $47 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3100 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the A6-7000 the 125.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | A6-7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62-38% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62 | $15-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 66.8+339% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2014 |
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