CPU
GPU
A4-3300M
Celeron G540
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 G540 is on rank 622, so the Celeron G540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3300M | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3300M | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-3300M and Celeron G540
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.
Celeron G540
The Celeron G540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,182 points. Launch price was $158.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3300M and Celeron G540 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300M versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G540 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A4-3300M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G540 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300M scores 1,186 against the Celeron G540's 1,182 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-3300M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 256 vs 384, a 40% lead for the Celeron G540 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3300M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G540.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.5 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,186 | 1,182 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 256 | 384+50% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 655 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3300M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G540 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Celeron G540 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A60M,A70M (A4-3300M) and H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G540).
| Feature | A4-3300M | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3300M) vs VT-x (Celeron G540). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3300M) and Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G540) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop, Celeron G540 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940; Celeron G540 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | A4-3300M | Celeron G540 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Desktop |
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