A4-5100 vs Celeron 5305U

A4-5100

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.55 GHz2013

Celeron 5305U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-5100

4 / 4

1,301

0.0%

Celeron 5305U

2 / 2

1,307

+0.5%

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 A4-5100 is positioned at rank 842 and the Celeron 5305U is on rank 656, so the Celeron 5305U 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 A4-5100

#830

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1353%

#831

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1333%

#832

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1224%

#833

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1219%

#834

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1207%

#836

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1166%

#837

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1118%

#838

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1116%

#839

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1086%

#842

A4-5100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5305U

#644

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

898%

#645

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

885%

#646

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

812%

#647

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

808%

#648

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

801%

#650

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

774%

#651

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

742%

#652

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

741%

#653

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

721%

#656

Celeron 5305U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 5305U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-5100	Celeron 5305U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-5100 (2013) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-5100	Celeron 5305U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A4-5100 Benchmark Check

Celeron 5305U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5100 and Celeron 5305U

A4-5100

The A4-5100 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: 1.55 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,301 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron 5305U

The Celeron 5305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A4-5100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 5305U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.55 GHz on the A4-5100 versus 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 5305U — a 39% clock advantage for the Celeron 5305U. The A4-5100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 5305U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5100 scores 1,301 against the Celeron 5305U's 1,307 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 5305U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 165 vs 480, a 97.7% lead for the Celeron 5305U that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A4-5100	Celeron 5305U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.55 GHz	2.3 GHz+48%
Base Clock	—	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	2048 kB	—
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Kabini (2013−2014)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,301	1,307
Geekbench 6 Single	165	480+191%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	865

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Memory & Platform

The A4-5100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 5305U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the A4-5100 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5305U — the Celeron 5305U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 5305U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-5100) vs 2 (Celeron 5305U). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-5100) vs 12 (Celeron 5305U) — the Celeron 5305U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4-5100	Celeron 5305U
Socket	FT3	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8	12+50%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-5100) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5305U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8330 (A4-5100) and UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) (Celeron 5305U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5100 targets Entry Laptop, Celeron 5305U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-5100 rivals Pentium N3540; Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.