A4-5000 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500

CPU

GPU

A4-5000

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

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Celeron Dual-Core T3500

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2010

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A4-5000 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500 Performance Spectrum

A4-5000

4 / 4

1,284

+0.7%

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Celeron Dual-Core T3500

2 / 2

1,275

0.0%

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Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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.

A4-5000 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-5000 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4-5000

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon HD 8330, while Celeron Dual-Core T3500 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌1400% higher power demand at 15W vs 1W.

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 15W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,275 vs 1,284).
❌Launch MSRP is still $80 MSRP, while A4-5000 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while A4-5000 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron Dual-Core T3500 better than A4-5000?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is ahead with a 0.2% average FPS lead across 17 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, A4-5000 pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A4-5000 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron Dual-Core T3500 is the better buy right now. Celeron Dual-Core T3500 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $80 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 17 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that A4-5000 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (15.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A4-5000 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2010) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

A4-5000 vs Celeron Dual-Core T3500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A4-5000

The A4-5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 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.

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Processing Power

The A4-5000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the A4-5000 versus 2.1 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron Dual-Core T3500. The A4-5000 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5000 scores 1,284 against the Celeron Dual-Core T3500's 1,275 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-5000.

Feature	A4-5000	Celeron Dual-Core T3500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.1 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2048 kB+100%	1 MB
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,284	1,275
Geekbench 6 Single	158	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-5000 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the A4-5000 versus 800 on the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 — the A4-5000 supports 100% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-5000 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-5000) vs 2 (Celeron Dual-Core T3500). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-5000) vs 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T3500) — the A4-5000 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-5000	Celeron Dual-Core T3500
Socket	FT3	P
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600+100%	800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-5000) vs false (Celeron Dual-Core T3500). The A4-5000 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5000 targets Entry Laptop, Celeron Dual-Core T3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-5000 rivals Pentium N3520; Celeron Dual-Core T3500 rivals Pentium T4400.