CPU
GPU
A4-3310MX
Celeron 3965Y
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 A4-3310MX is positioned at rank 887 and the Celeron 3965Y is on rank 198, so the Celeron 3965Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3965Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Celeron 3965Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Celeron 3965Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A4-3310MX and Celeron 3965Y
A4-3310MX
The A4-3310MX 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 2.1 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: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 3965Y
The Celeron 3965Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,201 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3310MX and Celeron 3965Y share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX versus 1.3 GHz on the Celeron 3965Y — a 63.2% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A4-3310MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3965Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3310MX scores 1,190 against the Celeron 3965Y's 1,201 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 3965Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 273 vs 372, a 30.7% lead for the Celeron 3965Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-3310MX vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3965Y.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Celeron 3965Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+92% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+40% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,190 | 1,201 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 273 | 372+36% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 708 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3310MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 3965Y uses FCBGA1515 (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 (A4-3310MX) vs 10 (Celeron 3965Y) — the A4-3310MX offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Celeron 3965Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3310MX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3965Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3310MX) and Intel HD Graphics 615 (Celeron 3965Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop, Celeron 3965Y targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960; Celeron 3965Y rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Celeron 3965Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Low Power |
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