A8-3800 vs Celeron N4505
A8-3800
Celeron N4505
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. The A8-3800 is positioned at rank #886 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3800
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3800 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3800 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 A8-3800 and Celeron N4505
A8-3800
The A8-3800 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,051 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron N4505
The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-3800 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N4505 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A8-3800 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N4505 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A8-3800 uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4505 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3800 scores 2,051 against the Celeron N4505's 2,037 — a 0.7% lead for the A8-3800. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3800 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4505.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,051 | 2,037 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 370 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3800 uses the FM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4505 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM1 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3800) / not specified (Celeron N4505). The A8-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6550D), while the Celeron N4505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3800 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A8-3800 rivals Core i3-2100.
| Feature | A8-3800 | Celeron N4505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6550D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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