A4-7300 vs Celeron N4020C
A4-7300
Celeron N4020C
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 A4-7300 is positioned at rank 672 and the Celeron N4020C is on rank 575, so the Celeron N4020C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-7300
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-7300 | Celeron N4020C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-7300 | Celeron N4020C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-7300 and Celeron N4020C
A4-7300
The A4-7300 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. 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: 1,536 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron N4020C
The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A4-7300 and Celeron N4020C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4-7300 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A4-7300 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A4-7300 is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the A4-7300 scores 1,536 against the Celeron N4020C's 1,537 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N4020C.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Celeron N4020C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+43% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+245% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 1,536 | 1,537 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 349 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-7300 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4020C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Celeron N4020C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-7300) / not specified (Celeron N4020C). The A4-7300 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Celeron N4020C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-7300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-7300 rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | A4-7300 | Celeron N4020C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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