A4-6300 vs Celeron 5205U
A4-6300
Celeron 5205U
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 5205U is on rank 1231, so the A4-6300 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 5205U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300 | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300 | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5205U
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 5205U
The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6300 and Celeron 5205U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U — a 69% clock advantage for the A4-6300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The A4-6300 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 5205U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300 scores 1,436 against the Celeron 5205U's 1,432 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-6300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 373 vs 385, a 3.2% lead for the Celeron 5205U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-6300 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U.
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+105% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+95% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 1,436 | 1,432 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 373 | 385+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 5205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-6300 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5205U — the Celeron 5205U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 5205U 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 (A4-6300) vs 12 (Celeron 5205U) — the A4-6300 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300) and Comet Lake-U (Celeron 5205U).
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+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 (A4-6300) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) and UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) (Celeron 5205U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop, Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Budget |
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