Celeron 5305U vs A4-5100
Celeron 5305U
A4-5100
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 5305U is positioned at rank 656 and the A4-5100 is on rank 842, so the Celeron 5305U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5305U
Performance Per Dollar A4-5100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 5305U | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 5305U | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5305U and A4-5100
Celeron 5305U
The Celeron 5305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-5100
The A4-5100 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: 1.55 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,301 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron 5305U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-5100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron 5305U versus 1.55 GHz on the A4-5100 — a 39% clock advantage for the Celeron 5305U. The Celeron 5305U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-5100 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 5305U scores 1,307 against the A4-5100's 1,301 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 5305U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 480 vs 165, a 97.7% lead for the Celeron 5305U that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron 5305U | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+48% | 1.55 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,307 | 1,301 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 480+191% | 165 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 865 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 5305U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5100 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron 5305U versus DDR3L-1600 on the A4-5100 — the Celeron 5305U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 5305U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 5305U) vs 1 (A4-5100). PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 5305U) vs 8 (A4-5100) — the Celeron 5305U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron 5305U | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5305U) vs AMD-V (A4-5100). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) (Celeron 5305U) and Radeon HD 8330 (A4-5100) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5305U targets Budget, A4-5100 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 5305U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U; A4-5100 rivals Pentium N3540.
| Feature | Celeron 5305U | A4-5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Entry Laptop |
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