CPU
GPU
A4-4355M
Celeron 4305UE
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 A4-4355M is positioned at rank 730 and the Celeron 4305UE is on rank 960, so the A4-4355M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-4355M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-4355M | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-4355M | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 A4-4355M and Celeron 4305UE
A4-4355M
The A4-4355M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,690 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 4305UE
The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-4355M and Celeron 4305UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A4-4355M versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE — a 18.2% clock advantage for the A4-4355M. The A4-4355M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 4305UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A4-4355M scores 1,690 against the Celeron 4305UE's 1,699 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 4305UE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 239 vs 670, a 94.8% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-4355M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE.
| Feature | A4-4355M | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,690 | 1,699 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 239 | 670+180% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,065 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-4355M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4305UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A4-4355M versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE — the Celeron 4305UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305UE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A4-4355M | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-4355M) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7400G (A4-4355M) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-4355M targets Ultrathin Laptop, Celeron 4305UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-4355M rivals Pentium 2117U; Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.
| Feature | A4-4355M | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7400G | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Ultrathin Laptop | Budget |
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