A4-3300M
VS
Celeron 3755U

A4-3300M vs Celeron 3755U

AMD

A4-3300M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011
VS
Intel

Celeron 3755U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

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 A4-3300M is positioned at rank 888 and the Celeron 3755U is on rank 348, so the Celeron 3755U 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 A4-3300M

#876
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1484%
#877
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1462%
#878
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1342%
#879
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1336%
#880
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1324%
#882
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1279%
#883
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1226%
#884
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1224%
#885
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1191%
#888
A4-3300M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#889
Core i7-7820EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
100%
#890
Celeron 7305
MSRP: $128|Avg: $107
100%
#891
E-300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $20
99%
#892
Core i7-7820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
99%
#895
Pentium B940
MSRP: $134|Avg: $11
99%
#896
Core i5-8305G
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
98%
#897
Celeron 6305
MSRP: $107|Avg: $80
98%
#900
Core i7-8705G
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#902
Pentium Dual Core T2410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#903
FX-8800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3755U

#101
Core i5-1350P
MSRP: $320|Avg: $250
99%
#102
Core i3-1220P
MSRP: $250|Avg: $150
98%
#107
Core Ultra 5 228V
MSRP: $295|Avg: $295
97%
#336
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
496%
#337
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
489%
#338
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
449%
#339
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
447%
#340
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
443%
#342
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
428%
#343
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
410%
#344
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
409%
#345
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
398%
#348
Celeron 3755U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-3300M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 3755U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightA4-3300MCeleron 3755U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-3300MCeleron 3755U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-3300M and Celeron 3755U

AMD

A4-3300M

The A4-3300M 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,186 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Celeron 3755U

The Celeron 3755U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

Both the A4-3300M and Celeron 3755U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300M versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3755U — a 38.1% clock advantage for the A4-3300M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The A4-3300M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3755U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300M scores 1,186 against the Celeron 3755U's 1,182 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-3300M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3300M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 3755U.

FeatureA4-3300MCeleron 3755U
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz+47%
1.7 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz+12%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+300%
256K (per core)
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Llano (2011−2012)
Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark
1,186
1,182
Geekbench 6 Single
256
Geekbench 6 Multi
625
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Memory & Platform

The A4-3300M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3755U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-3300M) vs 12 (Celeron 3755U) — the A4-3300M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A60M,A70M (A4-3300M) and Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3755U).

FeatureA4-3300MCeleron 3755U
Socket
FS1
FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16+33%
12
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3300M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3755U). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3300M) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3755U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop, Celeron 3755U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940; Celeron 3755U rivals Pentium 3825U.

FeatureA4-3300MCeleron 3755U
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6480G
HD Graphics (Broadwell)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Budget Laptop
Budget
A4-3300M vs Celeron 3755U