Celeron G465 vs A4-3310MX
Celeron G465
A4-3310MX
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 G465 is positioned at rank 867 and the A4-3310MX is on rank 887, so the Celeron G465 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G465
Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G465 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G465 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($37) | ✅ 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 G465 and A4-3310MX
Celeron G465
The Celeron G465 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,185 points. Launch price was $80.
A4-3310MX
The A4-3310MX 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 2.1 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: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron G465 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-3310MX offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-3310MX has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron G465 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX — a 27.3% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron G465 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-3310MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G465 scores 1,185 against the A4-3310MX's 1,190 — a 0.4% lead for the A4-3310MX. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 300 vs 273, a 9.4% lead for the Celeron G465 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 1.5 MB on the Celeron G465 vs 0 kB on the A4-3310MX.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.5 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,185 | 1,190 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300+10% | 273 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G465 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-3310MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G465 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G465) vs AMD-V (A4-3310MX). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G465) and Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3310MX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G465 targets Budget, A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron G465 rivals Pentium G630; A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.
| Feature | Celeron G465 | A4-3310MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Radeon HD 6480G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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