Celeron 5205U vs A6-8500P

CPU

GPU

Celeron 5205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019

A6-8500P

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 5205U

2 / 2

1,432

0.0%

1,445

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 5205U is positioned at rank 1231 and the A6-8500P is on rank 992, so the A6-8500P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

8811%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

8682%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7970%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7934%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

7861%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

7592%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

7279%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

7267%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

7072%

#1230

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

100%

#1231

Celeron 5205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1232

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

84%

#1234

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

71%

#1235

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

64%

#1236

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

62%

#1237

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

61%

#1239

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

55%

#1240

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-8500P

#980

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2030%

#981

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2001%

#982

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1837%

#983

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1828%

#984

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1812%

#986

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1749%

#987

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1678%

#988

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1675%

#989

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1630%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 5205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 5205U	A6-8500P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-8500P (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 5205U	A6-8500P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron 5205U Benchmark Check

A6-8500P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 5205U and A6-8500P

Celeron 5205U

The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) 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: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.

A6-8500P

The A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 5205U and A6-8500P share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U versus 3 GHz on the A6-8500P — a 44.9% clock advantage for the A6-8500P (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 5205U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the A6-8500P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 5205U scores 1,432 against the A6-8500P's 1,445 — a 0.9% lead for the A6-8500P.

Feature	Celeron 5205U	A6-8500P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	3 GHz+58%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+19%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	1 MB	1024 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	1,432	1,445
Geekbench 6 Single	385	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	650	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 5205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-8500P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5205U versus 1600 on the A6-8500P — the A6-8500P supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 5205U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 5205U) vs 16 (A6-8500P) — the A6-8500P offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Comet Lake-U (Celeron 5205U) and FP4 (A6-8500P).

Feature	Celeron 5205U	A6-8500P
Socket	FCBGA1528	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	1600+39900%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+419430300%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U) vs true (A6-8500P). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) (Celeron 5205U) and Radeon R5 Graphics (A6-8500P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U; A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U.