Celeron 1005M vs A6-5345M
Celeron 1005M
A6-5345M
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 Celeron 1005M is positioned at rank 1018 and the A6-5345M is on rank 907, so the A6-5345M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1005M
Performance Per Dollar A6-5345M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1005M | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($86) | ✅ 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 Celeron 1005M and A6-5345M
Celeron 1005M
The Celeron 1005M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,116 points. Launch price was $86.
A6-5345M
The A6-5345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,122 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1005M and A6-5345M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 1005M versus 2.8 GHz on the A6-5345M — a 38.3% clock advantage for the A6-5345M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron 1005M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-5345M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1005M scores 1,116 against the A6-5345M's 1,122 — a 0.5% lead for the A6-5345M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 250, a 33.3% lead for the Celeron 1005M that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1005M vs 0 kB on the A6-5345M.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.8 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,116 | 1,122 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 656 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350+40% | 250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 607 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1005M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-5345M uses FP2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1005M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 1005M) vs AMD-V (A6-5345M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1005M) and Radeon HD 8410G (A6-5345M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5345M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5345M rivals Celeron 1005M.
| Feature | Celeron 1005M | A6-5345M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8410G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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