PRO A12-9800B vs Celeron Dual-Core T1400
PRO A12-9800B
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
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 PRO A12-9800B is positioned at rank 399 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is on rank 638, so the PRO A12-9800B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800B | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800B | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 PRO A12-9800B and Celeron Dual-Core T1400
PRO A12-9800B
The PRO A12-9800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,705 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,725 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The PRO A12-9800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the PRO A12-9800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B versus 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 — a 70.2% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800B. The PRO A12-9800B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800B scores 2,705 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1400's 2,725 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800B | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+108% | 1.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Merom-2M (2008) |
| PassMark | 2,705 | 2,725 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800B | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800B) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800B | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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