A4-6300 vs Celeron J4025
A4-6300
Celeron J4025
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 J4025 is on rank 537, so the Celeron J4025 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 J4025
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 J4025
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 J4025
The Celeron J4025 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6300 and Celeron J4025 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 — a 29.4% 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 J4025 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300 scores 1,436 against the Celeron J4025's 1,450 — a 1% lead for the Celeron J4025. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-6300 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4025.
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+34% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+85% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 1,436 | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 373 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J4025 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-6300 versus 2400 on the Celeron J4025 — the Celeron J4025 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-6300 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-6300) vs 6 (Celeron J4025) — the A4-6300 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300) and BGA1090 (Celeron J4025).
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 2400+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+419430300% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-6300) vs true (Celeron J4025). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4025) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220; Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | A4-6300 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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