Celeron 7305 vs A8-6500B
Celeron 7305
A8-6500B
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 7305 is positioned at rank 890 and the A8-6500B is on rank 486, so the A8-6500B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 7305
Performance Per Dollar A8-6500B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 7305 | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 7305 | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7305 and A8-6500B
Celeron 7305
The Celeron 7305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Max frequency: 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 2,520 points. Launch price was $69.
A8-6500B
The A8-6500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,497 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron 7305 packs 5 cores / 5 threads, while the A8-6500B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron 7305 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 7305 versus 4.1 GHz on the A8-6500B — a 115.4% clock advantage for the A8-6500B. The Celeron 7305 uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the A8-6500B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 7305 scores 2,520 against the A8-6500B's 2,497 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 7305.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 5+25% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz+273% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 4 MB+220% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-U (2022) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,520 | 2,497 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,422 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 641 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,598 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 7305 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the A8-6500B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Celeron 7305 versus 1866 on the A8-6500B — the A8-6500B supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Celeron 7305) vs 16 (A8-6500B) — the Celeron 7305 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Alder Lake-U (Celeron 7305) and FM2 (A8-6500B).
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 1866+37220% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+104857500% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 7305) vs true (A8-6500B). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (Celeron 7305) and Radeon HD 8570D (A8-6500B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 7305 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 7305 rivals Ryzen 3 7320U; A8-6500B rivals Core i3-4130.
| Feature | Celeron 7305 | A8-6500B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen | Radeon HD 8570D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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