Celeron 4305UE vs A4 PRO-3340B
Celeron 4305UE
A4 PRO-3340B
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 4305UE is positioned at rank 960 and the A4 PRO-3340B is on rank 637, so the A4 PRO-3340B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-3340B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 4305UE | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 4305UE | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ 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 4305UE and A4 PRO-3340B
Celeron 4305UE
The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.
A4 PRO-3340B
The A4 PRO-3340B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 December 2014 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,709 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron 4305UE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 PRO-3340B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 PRO-3340B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 2.2 GHz on the A4 PRO-3340B — a 9.5% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-3340B. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the A4 PRO-3340B's 1,709 — a 0.6% lead for the A4 PRO-3340B. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 670 vs 200, a 108% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 10 nm-64% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,709 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 670+235% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,065 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4 PRO-3340B uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE versus DDR3-1600 on the A4 PRO-3340B — the Celeron 4305UE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 4305UE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 4305UE) vs 1 (A4 PRO-3340B). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 4305UE) vs 8 (A4 PRO-3340B) — the Celeron 4305UE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-3340B). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) and Radeon HD 8240 (A4 PRO-3340B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget, A4 PRO-3340B targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE; A4 PRO-3340B rivals Pentium N3520.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A4 PRO-3340B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | Radeon HD 8240 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Business Laptop |
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