A4-5100 vs Celeron E3500
A4-5100
Celeron E3500
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 A4-5100 is positioned at rank 842 and the Celeron E3500 is on rank 778, so the Celeron E3500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-5100
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3500
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-5100 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-5100 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 A4-5100 and Celeron E3500
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 E3500
The Celeron E3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,290 points. Launch price was $62.
Processing Power
The A4-5100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron E3500 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-5100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.55 GHz on the A4-5100 versus 2.7 GHz on the Celeron E3500 — a 54.1% clock advantage for the Celeron E3500. The A4-5100 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron E3500 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5100 scores 1,301 against the Celeron E3500's 1,290 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-5100. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 165 vs 347, a 71.1% lead for the Celeron E3500 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-5100 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.55 GHz | 2.7 GHz+74% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+100% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,301 | 1,290 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 165 | 347+110% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-5100 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E3500 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The A4-5100 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-5100) vs 2 (Celeron E3500). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-5100) vs 0 (Celeron E3500) — the A4-5100 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-5100 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-5100) vs VT-x (Celeron E3500). The A4-5100 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8330), while the Celeron E3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5100 targets Entry Laptop, Celeron E3500 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-5100 rivals Pentium N3540; Celeron E3500 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | A4-5100 | Celeron E3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8330 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Entry Laptop | Budget |
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