A8-4555M vs Celeron 4205U
A8-4555M
Celeron 4205U
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 A8-4555M is positioned at rank 826 and the Celeron 4205U is on rank 152, so the Celeron 4205U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A8-4555M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4205U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-4555M | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-4555M | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-4555M and Celeron 4205U
A8-4555M
The A8-4555M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,341 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron 4205U
The Celeron 4205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,350 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The A8-4555M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 4205U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8-4555M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-4555M versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 4205U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the A8-4555M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A8-4555M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 4205U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-4555M scores 1,341 against the Celeron 4205U's 1,350 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 4205U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-4555M vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4205U.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+33% | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,341 | 1,350 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 585 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-4555M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 4205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the A8-4555M versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4205U — the A8-4555M supports 198.8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4205U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-4555M) vs 12 (Celeron 4205U) — the A8-4555M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP2 (A8-4555M) and Whiskey Lake-U (Celeron 4205U).
| Feature | A8-4555M | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP2 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+33225% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 64 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-4555M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 4205U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7600G (A8-4555M) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4205U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A8-4555M rivals Core i3-2367M; Celeron 4205U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.
| Feature | A8-4555M | Celeron 4205U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7600G | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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