A4-5300 vs Celeron 4205U
A4-5300
Celeron 4205U
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 A4-5300 is positioned at rank 731 and the Celeron 4205U is on rank 152, so the Celeron 4205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4205U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-5300 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-5300 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A4-5300 and Celeron 4205U
A4-5300
The A4-5300 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,367 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 4205U
The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-5300 and Celeron 4205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U — a 66.7% clock advantage for the A4-5300 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A4-5300 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 4205U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5300 scores 1,367 against the Celeron 4205U's 1,350 — a 1.3% lead for the A4-5300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 372 vs 347, a 7% lead for the A4-5300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5300 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U.
| Feature | A4-5300 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+100% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,367+1% | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 372+7% | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 585 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-5300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-5300 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4205U — the Celeron 4205U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4205U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-5300) vs 12 (Celeron 4205U) — the A4-5300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A4-5300) and Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4205U).
| Feature | A4-5300 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-5300) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7480D (A4-5300) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4205U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-5300 rivals Celeron G1620; Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | A4-5300 | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7480D | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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