A4 PRO-7300B
VS
Celeron N4000

A4 PRO-7300B vs Celeron N4000

AMD

A4 PRO-7300B

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Celeron N4000

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2017

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 PRO-7300B is positioned at rank 607 and the Celeron N4000 is on rank 126, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10690%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
10101%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7334%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2209%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1750%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1531%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
877%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
865%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
788%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
788%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
779%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
758%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
747%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
744%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
738%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
MSRP: $799|Avg: $265
99%
#280
Core i7-7820X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $198
98%
#383
Ryzen Threadripper 9980X
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
97%
#607
A4 PRO-7300B
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#608
FX-9590
MSRP: $350|Avg: $100
100%
#611
Athlon X4 750
MSRP: $95|Avg: $95
99%
#613
A6-3600
MSRP: $95|Avg: $25
98%
#614
Core i7-7740X
MSRP: $339|Avg: $150
98%
#615
Core i3-4130
MSRP: $117|Avg: $55
98%
#617
Pentium G3250T
MSRP: $64|Avg: $30
97%
#619
Core i5-7640X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $85
97%
#620
Athlon II X3 425e
MSRP: $79|Avg: $58
97%
#621
Athlon II X4 640
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#622
Celeron G540
MSRP: $42|Avg: $10
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000

#114
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
299%
#115
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
295%
#116
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
270%
#117
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
269%
#118
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
267%
#120
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
258%
#121
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
247%
#122
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
247%
#123
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
240%
#126
Celeron N4000
MSRP: $107|Avg: $30
100%
#137
N200
MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A
96%
#138
Core 2 Duo SP9600
MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A
96%
#140
Core 2 Duo P8700
MSRP: $241|Avg: $85
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA4 PRO-7300BCeleron N4000
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4 PRO-7300B (2014) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA4 PRO-7300BCeleron N4000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 PRO-7300B and Celeron N4000

AMD

A4 PRO-7300B

The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). 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: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Celeron N4000

The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

Both the A4 PRO-7300B and Celeron N4000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 — a 42.4% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A4 PRO-7300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4 PRO-7300B scores 1,458 against the Celeron N4000's 1,472 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N4000.

FeatureA4 PRO-7300BCeleron N4000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
4 GHz+54%
2.6 GHz
Base Clock
3.8 GHz+245%
1.1 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
1024 kB
4 MB+300%
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Richland (2013−2014)
Goldmont Plus (2017)
PassMark
1,458
1,472
Geekbench 6 Single
375
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Memory & Platform

The A4 PRO-7300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA4 PRO-7300BCeleron N4000
Socket
FM2
FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B) / not specified (Celeron N4000). The A4 PRO-7300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Celeron N4000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.

FeatureA4 PRO-7300BCeleron N4000
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8470D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Business Desktop