CPU
GPU
A4-5300B
Celeron J3160
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 A4-5300B is positioned at rank 781 and the Celeron J3160 is on rank 485, so the Celeron J3160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-5300B | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-5300B | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-5300B and Celeron J3160
A4-5300B
The A4-5300B 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: 1,246 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron J3160
The Celeron J3160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The A4-5300B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron J3160 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron J3160 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300B versus 2.24 GHz on the Celeron J3160 — a 46.6% clock advantage for the A4-5300B (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A4-5300B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J3160 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5300B scores 1,246 against the Celeron J3160's 1,250 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron J3160. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 428 vs 350, a 20.1% lead for the A4-5300B that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-5300B | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+61% | 2.24 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+112% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,246 | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 428+22% | 350 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-5300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J3160 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4-5300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-5300B) vs 4 (Celeron J3160) — the A4-5300B offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A4-5300B) and N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3160).
| Feature | A4-5300B | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-5300B) vs VT-x (Celeron J3160). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7480D (A4-5300B) and HD Graphics 400 (Celeron J3160) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300B targets Business Desktop, Celeron J3160 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A4-5300B rivals Pentium G2020; Celeron J3160 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | A4-5300B | Celeron J3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7480D | HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | Low Power |
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