A8-5500B vs Celeron N5105
A8-5500B
Celeron N5105
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 A8-5500B is positioned at rank #326 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 A8-5500B
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5500B | Celeron N5105 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5500B | Celeron N5105 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-5500B and Celeron N5105
A8-5500B
The A8-5500B 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,967 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron N5105
The Celeron N5105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 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: 4,003 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A8-5500B and Celeron N5105 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A8-5500B versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5105 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the A8-5500B (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The A8-5500B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N5105 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5500B scores 3,967 against the Celeron N5105's 4,003 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron N5105. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5500B vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5105.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Celeron N5105 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 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 | Trinity (2012−2013) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 3,967 | 4,003 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5500B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N5105 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Celeron N5105 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-5500B) / not specified (Celeron N5105). The A8-5500B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7560D), while the Celeron N5105 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5500B rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A8-5500B | Celeron N5105 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7560D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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