CPU
GPU
Celeron 5205U
A8-3520M
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 5205U is positioned at rank 1231 and the A8-3520M is on rank 806, so the A8-3520M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U
Performance Per Dollar A8-3520M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 5205U | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 5205U | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5205U and A8-3520M
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.
A8-3520M
The A8-3520M 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,441 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron 5205U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3520M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3520M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-3520M — a 27.3% clock advantage for the A8-3520M (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 5205U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-3520M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 5205U scores 1,432 against the A8-3520M's 1,441 — a 0.6% lead for the A8-3520M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 385 vs 255, a 40.6% lead for the Celeron 5205U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U vs 0 kB on the A8-3520M.
| Feature | Celeron 5205U | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,432 | 1,441 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 385+51% | 255 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 5205U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3520M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5205U versus DDR3-1333 on the A8-3520M — the Celeron 5205U supports 28.6% 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 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 5205U) vs 20 (A8-3520M) — the A8-3520M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron 5205U | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 20+67% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U) vs AMD-V (A8-3520M). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) (Celeron 5205U) and Radeon HD 6620G (A8-3520M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget, A8-3520M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U; A8-3520M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Celeron 5205U | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) | Radeon HD 6620G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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