Celeron G555 vs A4-6300
Celeron G555
A4-6300
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 G555 is positioned at rank 634 and the A4-6300 is on rank 708, so the Celeron G555 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G555
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G555 | A4-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G555 | A4-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ 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 G555 and A4-6300
Celeron G555
The Celeron G555 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $89.
A4-6300
The A4-6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,436 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron G555 and A4-6300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Celeron G555 versus 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300 — a 36.4% clock advantage for the A4-6300 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Celeron G555 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-6300 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G555 scores 1,427 against the A4-6300's 1,436 — a 0.6% lead for the A4-6300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 398 vs 373, a 6.5% lead for the Celeron G555 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G555 vs 0 kB on the A4-6300.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | A4-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.9 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz+37% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,436 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 398+7% | 373 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 742 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G555 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-6300 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,H67,P67,Z68,B75,Z77 (Celeron G555) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300).
| Feature | Celeron G555 | A4-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron G555) vs AMD-V (A4-6300). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron G555) and Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G555 targets Desktop, A4-6300 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G555 rivals Pentium G630; A4-6300 rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | Celeron G555 | A4-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Radeon HD 8370D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget Desktop |
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