A6-8500P vs Celeron J4025
A6-8500P
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 A6-8500P is positioned at rank 992 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 A6-8500P
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4025
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-8500P | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($16) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-8500P | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($16) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A6-8500P and Celeron J4025
A6-8500P
The A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $70.
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 A6-8500P and Celeron J4025 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-8500P versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 — a 3.4% clock advantage for the A6-8500P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A6-8500P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron J4025 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-8500P scores 1,445 against the Celeron J4025's 1,450 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron J4025.
| Feature | A6-8500P | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+3% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 1,445 | 1,450 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-8500P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J4025 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-8500P versus 2400 on the Celeron J4025 — the Celeron J4025 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-8500P supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-8500P) vs 6 (Celeron J4025) — the A6-8500P offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP4 (A6-8500P) and BGA1090 (Celeron J4025).
| Feature | A6-8500P | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | 2400+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16+100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-8500P) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4025) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U; Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | A6-8500P | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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