A6-4455M
VS
Celeron 4305UE

A6-4455M vs Celeron 4305UE

AMD

A6-4455M

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Celeron 4305UE

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2018

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 A6-4455M is positioned at rank 731 and the Celeron 4305UE is on rank 960, so the A6-4455M 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 A6-4455M

#719
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1042%
#720
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1027%
#721
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
943%
#722
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
939%
#723
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
930%
#725
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
898%
#726
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
861%
#727
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
860%
#728
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
837%
#731
A6-4455M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#744
Pentium 6805
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE

#948
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1848%
#949
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1821%
#950
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1671%
#951
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1664%
#952
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1648%
#954
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1592%
#955
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1526%
#956
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1524%
#957
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1483%
#960
Celeron 4305UE
MSRP: $107|Avg: $107
100%
#963
Core i7-10510U
MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A
99%
#968
Core i7-4710MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $378
96%
#970
Celeron T3100
MSRP: $62|Avg: $62
96%
#971
Core i7-4800MQ
MSRP: $380|Avg: $378
96%
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 4305UE (2018) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA6-4455MCeleron 4305UE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-4455M (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA6-4455MCeleron 4305UE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

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 A6-4455M and Celeron 4305UE

AMD

A6-4455M

The A6-4455M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,689 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

Celeron 4305UE

The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

Both the A6-4455M and Celeron 4305UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the A6-4455M versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE — a 26.1% clock advantage for the A6-4455M. The A6-4455M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 4305UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A6-4455M scores 1,689 against the Celeron 4305UE's 1,699 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 4305UE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 253 vs 670, a 90.4% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4455M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE.

FeatureA6-4455MCeleron 4305UE
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz+30%
2 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
2 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2 MB (total)+700%
256 kB (per core)
Process
32 nm
10 nm-69%
Architecture
Trinity (2012−2013)
Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark
1,689
1,699
Geekbench 6 Single
253
670+165%
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,065
🧠

Memory & Platform

The A6-4455M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4305UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A6-4455M versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE — the Celeron 4305UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305UE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

FeatureA6-4455MCeleron 4305UE
Socket
FP2
FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
64 GB+700%
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
16
🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-4455M) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 7500G (A6-4455M) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4455M targets Thin and Light Laptop, Celeron 4305UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-4455M rivals Pentium 987; Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.

FeatureA6-4455MCeleron 4305UE
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 7500G
UHD Graphics 610
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Thin and Light Laptop
Budget