Celeron 1020M vs A4-5000
Celeron 1020M
A4-5000
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 1020M is positioned at rank 170 and the A4-5000 is on rank 847, so the Celeron 1020M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020M
Performance Per Dollar A4-5000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1020M | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1020M | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron 1020M and A4-5000
Celeron 1020M
The Celeron 1020M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,275 points. Launch price was $86.
A4-5000
The A4-5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,284 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1020M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-5000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Celeron 1020M versus 1.5 GHz on the A4-5000 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020M. The Celeron 1020M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-5000 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1020M scores 1,275 against the A4-5000's 1,284 — a 0.7% lead for the A4-5000. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020M vs 0 kB on the A4-5000.
| Feature | Celeron 1020M | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz+40% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,275 | 1,284 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 158 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1020M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1020M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 1020M) vs 1 (A4-5000). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1020M) vs 8 (A4-5000) — the Celeron 1020M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron 1020M | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 1020M) vs AMD-V (A4-5000). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1020M) and Radeon HD 8330 (A4-5000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020M targets Budget, A4-5000 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020M rivals Pentium 2020M; A4-5000 rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Celeron 1020M | A4-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Entry Laptop |
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