Celeron Dual-Core T1500 vs A8-5545M
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
A8-5545M
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 Dual-Core T1500 is positioned at rank 549 and the A8-5545M is on rank 756, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1500
Performance Per Dollar A8-5545M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A8-5545M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A8-5545M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($49) | ✅ 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 Dual-Core T1500 and A8-5545M
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.87 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,625 points. Launch price was $69.
A8-5545M
The A8-5545M 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,628 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-5545M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5545M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.87 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus 2.7 GHz on the A8-5545M — a 36.3% clock advantage for the A8-5545M. The Celeron Dual-Core T1500 uses the Merom (2006−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the A8-5545M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 scores 1,625 against the A8-5545M's 1,628 — a 0.2% lead for the A8-5545M.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A8-5545M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.87 GHz | 2.7 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Merom (2006−2008) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,625 | 1,628 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 288 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 786 |
Memory & Platform
Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 versus DDR3-1333 on the A8-5545M — the A8-5545M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-5545M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) vs 16 (A8-5545M) — the A8-5545M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GM965,GL960 (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) and SoC (A8-5545M).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A8-5545M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | — | FP2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: No (Celeron Dual-Core T1500) vs AMD-V (A8-5545M). The A8-5545M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 targets Budget, A8-5545M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1500 rivals Pentium T2390; A8-5545M rivals Core i3-4000M.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core T1500 | A8-5545M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8510G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Legacy Laptop |
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