A4-3300M
VS
Celeron N2830

A4-3300M vs Celeron N2830

AMD

A4-3300M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011
VS
Intel

Celeron N2830

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.41 GHz2014

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 N2830 is on rank 82, so the Celeron N2830 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 N2830

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
92%
#70
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
248%
#71
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
244%
#72
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
224%
#73
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
223%
#74
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
221%
#76
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
213%
#77
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
205%
#78
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
204%
#79
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
199%
#82
Celeron N2830
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#88
Core 2 Duo T7500
MSRP: $316|Avg: $5
97%
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 N2830 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightA4-3300MCeleron N2830
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 (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-3300MCeleron N2830
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 N2830

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 N2830

The Celeron N2830 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.41 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

Both the A4-3300M and Celeron N2830 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300M versus 2.41 GHz on the Celeron N2830 — a 3.7% clock advantage for the A4-3300M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.16 GHz). The A4-3300M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2830 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3300M scores 1,186 against the Celeron N2830's 1,185 — a 0.1% lead for the A4-3300M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureA4-3300MCeleron N2830
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz+4%
2.41 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz
2.16 GHz+14%
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)+100%
512K (per core)
Process
32 nm
22 nm-31%
Architecture
Llano (2011−2012)
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,186
1,185
Geekbench 6 Single
256
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Memory & Platform

The A4-3300M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2830 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A4-3300M versus 1333 on the Celeron N2830 — the Celeron N2830 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-3300M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-3300M) vs 4 (Celeron N2830) — the A4-3300M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A60M,A70M (A4-3300M) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2830).

FeatureA4-3300MCeleron N2830
Socket
FS1
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB+209715100%
8
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16+300%
4
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3300M) vs true (Celeron N2830). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3300M) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2830) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940; Celeron N2830 rivals AMD A6-6310.

FeatureA4-3300MCeleron N2830
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6480G
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
true
Target Use
Budget Laptop