A4-6300 vs Celeron 3955U
A4-6300
Celeron 3955U
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 A4-6300 is positioned at rank 708 and the Celeron 3955U is on rank 616, so the Celeron 3955U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3955U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300 | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300 | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-6300 and Celeron 3955U
A4-6300
The A4-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,436 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 3955U
The Celeron 3955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,443 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6300 and Celeron 3955U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 3955U — a 64.4% clock advantage for the A4-6300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A4-6300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 3955U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300 scores 1,436 against the Celeron 3955U's 1,443 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 3955U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 373 vs 431, a 14.4% lead for the Celeron 3955U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-6300 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3955U.
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+95% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+85% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,436 | 1,443 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 373 | 431+16% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 741 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3955U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-6300 versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3955U — the Celeron 3955U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-6300) vs 12 (Celeron 3955U) — the A4-6300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300) and Sunrise Point-LP (Celeron 3955U).
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-6300) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3955U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) and HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3955U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron 3955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron 3955U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron 3955U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | HD Graphics 510 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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