A8-3520M vs Celeron J4025
A8-3520M
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 A8-3520M is positioned at rank 806 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 A8-3520M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4025
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3520M | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3520M | 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 A8-3520M and Celeron J4025
A8-3520M
The A8-3520M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,441 points. Launch price was $90.
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
The A8-3520M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron J4025 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3520M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-3520M versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 — a 14.8% clock advantage for the Celeron J4025 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A8-3520M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J4025 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3520M scores 1,441 against the Celeron J4025's 1,450 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron J4025. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3520M vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4025.
| Feature | A8-3520M | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 1,441 | 1,450 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 255 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3520M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4025 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A8-3520M 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 A8-3520M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (A8-3520M) vs 6 (Celeron J4025) — the A8-3520M offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-3520M | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | 2400+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+233% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-3520M) vs true (Celeron J4025). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6620G (A8-3520M) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4025) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3520M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3520M rivals Core i3-2330M; Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | A8-3520M | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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