Celeron T3300
VS
A6-7000

Celeron T3300 vs 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 T3300 is positioned at rank 1038 and the A6-7000 is on rank 1081, so the Celeron T3300 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 T3300

#1025
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2510%
#1026
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2473%
#1027
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2270%
#1028
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2260%
#1029
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2239%
#1031
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2163%
#1032
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2074%
#1033
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2070%
#1034
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2015%
#1037
Celeron Dual-Core T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $30
100%
#1038
Celeron T3300
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#1041
A10-7300
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#1042
Core i7-3612QE
MSRP: $426|Avg: $50
99%
#1043
Pentium Dual Core T4200
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#1044
A6 Micro-6500T
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
98%
#1045
Pentium N3520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
98%
#1046
E2-3800
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
97%
#1047
Athlon X2 QL-66
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
97%
#1048
Athlon II Neo K145
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
97%
#1049
Celeron P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
96%
#1050
Core 2 Duo U7500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
95%
#1051
Pentium 987
MSRP: $134|Avg: $20
95%
#1052
Core i7-4910MQ
MSRP: $570|Avg: $570
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-7000

#1069
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2928%
#1070
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2885%
#1071
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2649%
#1072
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2637%
#1073
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2613%
#1075
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2523%
#1076
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2419%
#1077
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2415%
#1078
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2350%
#1081
A6-7000
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#1083
Core i5-2520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
99%
#1084
Core i7-2710QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $40
99%
#1089
Core i5-3610ME
MSRP: $276|Avg: $22
96%
#1090
Core m3-7Y32
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
96%
#1092
Celeron B720
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
95%
#1093
Celeron 847
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
95%
#1094
Core i7-2630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
94%
#1096
Core i7-2635QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6-7000 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron T3300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron T3300A6-7000
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron T3300 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.
InsightCeleron T3300A6-7000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+0%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron T3300 and A6-7000

Intel

Celeron T3300

The Celeron T3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,005 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

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 T3300 scores 1,005 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron T3300.

FeatureCeleron T3300A6-7000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
3 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache
1 MB
L2 Cache
1024 kB
Process
45 nm
28 nm-38%
Architecture
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
1,005
1,002
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3300 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron T3300A6-7000
Socket
PGA478
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
1600
Max RAM Capacity
16
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3300) / true (A6-7000). The A6-7000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4 Graphics), while the Celeron T3300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.

FeatureCeleron T3300A6-7000
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R4 Graphics
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true
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Value Analysis

The Celeron T3300 launched at $86 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the A6-7000 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3300 delivers 67.0 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the Celeron T3300 the 0.3% better value option.

FeatureCeleron T3300A6-7000
MSRP
$86-14%
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$15
Performance per Dollar
67.0
66.8
Release Date
2010
2014