A10-8700P vs Celeron J3455
A10-8700P
Celeron J3455
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 A10-8700P is positioned at rank 978 and the Celeron J3455 is on rank 994, so the A10-8700P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3455
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-8700P | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-8700P | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A10-8700P and Celeron J3455
A10-8700P
The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.
Celeron J3455
The Celeron J3455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,247 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A10-8700P and Celeron J3455 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 — a 32.7% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A10-8700P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron J3455 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-8700P scores 2,254 against the Celeron J3455's 2,247 — a 0.3% lead for the A10-8700P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 480 vs 450, a 6.5% lead for the A10-8700P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,000 vs 850 (16.2% advantage for the A10-8700P).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+20% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,254 | 2,247 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480+7% | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,000+18% | 850 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-8700P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J3455 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the A10-8700P versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455 — the Celeron J3455 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-8700P supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (A10-8700P) vs 6 (Celeron J3455) — the A10-8700P offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A10-8700P) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455).
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+100% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-8700P) vs VT-x (Celeron J3455). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10-8700P) and HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop, Celeron J3455 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U; Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | A10-8700P | Celeron J3455 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Low Power |
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