A8-5600K vs Celeron J4105
A8-5600K
Celeron J4105
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 A8-5600K is positioned at rank 437 and the Celeron J4105 is on rank 900, so the A8-5600K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-5600K
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4105
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-5600K | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-5600K | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-5600K and Celeron J4105
A8-5600K
The A8-5600K 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,860 points. Launch price was $90.
Celeron J4105
The Celeron J4105 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 2,820 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A8-5600K and Celeron J4105 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A8-5600K versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4105 — a 43.7% clock advantage for the A8-5600K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A8-5600K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J4105 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5600K scores 2,860 against the Celeron J4105's 2,820 — a 1.4% lead for the A8-5600K. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5600K vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4105.
| Feature | A8-5600K | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+56% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+140% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 2,860+1% | 2,820 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-5600K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4105 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-5600K versus 2400 on the Celeron J4105 — the Celeron J4105 supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5600K supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-5600K) vs 6 (Celeron J4105) — the A8-5600K offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A8-5600K) and BGA1090 (Celeron J4105).
| Feature | A8-5600K | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | 2400+29% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64+700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Only the A8-5600K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7560D (A8-5600K) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4105) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-5600K rivals Core i3-3220; Celeron J4105 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | A8-5600K | Celeron J4105 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7560D | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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