A4-4020 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500
A4-4020
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
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 A4-4020 is positioned at rank 768 and the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is on rank 959, so the A4-4020 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-4020
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-4020 | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-4020 | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A4-4020 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500
A4-4020
The A4-4020 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,269 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron Dual-Core T3500
The Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,275 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
Both the A4-4020 and Celeron Dual-Core T3500 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the A4-4020 versus 2.1 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 — a 47.3% clock advantage for the A4-4020. The A4-4020 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-4020 scores 1,269 against the Celeron Dual-Core T3500's 1,275 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T3500.
| Feature | A4-4020 | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+62% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total) | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,269 | 1,275 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 341 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-4020 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A4-4020 versus 800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 — the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-4020 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 (A4-4020) vs 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3500) — the A4-4020 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-4020) and GL40,GM45,GM47 (Celeron Dual-Core T3500).
| Feature | A4-4020 | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 800+26567% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-4020) vs false (Celeron Dual-Core T3500). The A4-4020 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4020 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron Dual-Core T3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-4020 rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron Dual-Core T3500 rivals Pentium T4400.
| Feature | A4-4020 | Celeron Dual-Core T3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7480D | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | false |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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