Celeron Dual-Core T3000 vs A4-3305M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

2 / 2

1,797

0.0%

1,812

+0.8%

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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 T3000 is positioned at rank 824 and the A4-3305M is on rank 691, so the A4-3305M 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 Dual-Core T3000

#812

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1306%

#813

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1287%

#814

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1182%

#815

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1176%

#816

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1166%

#818

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1126%

#819

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1079%

#820

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1077%

#821

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1049%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

100%

#827

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

99%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

99%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3305M

#679

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

972%

#680

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

957%

#681

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

879%

#682

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

875%

#683

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

867%

#685

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

837%

#686

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

803%

#687

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

801%

#688

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

780%

#691

A4-3305M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

99%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-3305M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	A4-3305M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn-1M (2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	A4-3305M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 Dual-Core T3000 Benchmark Check

A4-3305M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and A4-3305M

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,797 points. Launch price was $69.

A4-3305M

The A4-3305M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,812 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 and A4-3305M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3305M — a 32.6% clock advantage for the A4-3305M. The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the Penryn-1M (2009) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-3305M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 scores 1,797 against the A4-3305M's 1,812 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-3305M.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	A4-3305M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz+39%
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Penryn-1M (2009)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,797	1,812
Geekbench 6 Single	—	276

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron Dual-Core T3000 uses the P socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-3305M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-800 memory speed. The A4-3305M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Celeron Dual-Core T3000	A4-3305M
Socket	P	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-800	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: false (Celeron Dual-Core T3000) vs AMD-V (A4-3305M). The A4-3305M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Celeron Dual-Core T3000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3305M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3305M rivals Pentium B950.