A8-3530MX vs Celeron 1007U
A8-3530MX
Celeron 1007U
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 A8-3530MX is positioned at rank 763 and the Celeron 1007U is on rank 99, so the Celeron 1007U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3530MX
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1007U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3530MX | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3530MX | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-3530MX and Celeron 1007U
A8-3530MX
The A8-3530MX 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,608 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron 1007U
The Celeron 1007U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,610 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The A8-3530MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1007U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3530MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the A8-3530MX versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 1007U — a 53.7% clock advantage for the A8-3530MX (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A8-3530MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1007U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3530MX scores 1,608 against the Celeron 1007U's 1,610 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron 1007U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3530MX vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1007U.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+73% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+27% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,608 | 1,610 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 278 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3530MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1007U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1007U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (A8-3530MX) vs 16 (Celeron 1007U) — the A8-3530MX offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3530MX) / not specified (Celeron 1007U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6620G (A8-3530MX) and Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1007U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3530MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3530MX rivals Core i5-2430M.
| Feature | A8-3530MX | Celeron 1007U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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