Celeron 4305UE vs A6-3600
Celeron 4305UE
A6-3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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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 A6-3600 is on rank 613, so the A6-3600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE
Performance Per Dollar A6-3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 4305UE | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 4305UE | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+333%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 A6-3600
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.
A6-3600
The A6-3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,718 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron 4305UE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3600 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-3600 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the A6-3600. The Celeron 4305UE uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (10 nm), while the A6-3600 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 4305UE scores 1,699 against the A6-3600's 1,718 — a 1.1% lead for the A6-3600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 670 vs 253, a 90.4% lead for the Celeron 4305UE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 4305UE vs 0 kB on the A6-3600.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,699 | 1,718+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 670+165% | 253 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,065 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 4305UE uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-3600 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 4305UE versus DDR3-1866 on the A6-3600 — 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. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Whiskey Lake (Celeron 4305UE) and A55,A75 (A6-3600).
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE) vs AMD-V (A6-3600). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron 4305UE) and Radeon HD 6530D (A6-3600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget, A6-3600 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE; A6-3600 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | Radeon HD 6530D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 4305UE launched at $107 MSRP, while the A6-3600 debuted at $95. At current prices ($107 vs $25), the A6-3600 is $82 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 4305UE delivers 15.9 pts/$ vs 68.7 pts/$ for the A6-3600 — making the A6-3600 the 124.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 4305UE | A6-3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $95-11% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $107 | $25-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 68.7+332% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2011 |
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