Celeron J3355 vs A6-5350M
Celeron J3355
A6-5350M
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 J3355 is positioned at rank 425 and the A6-5350M is on rank 885, so the Celeron J3355 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3355
Performance Per Dollar A6-5350M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron J3355 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 J3355 and A6-5350M
Celeron J3355
The Celeron J3355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,203 points. Launch price was $107.
A6-5350M
The A6-5350M 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,199 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron J3355 and A6-5350M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J3355 versus 3.5 GHz on the A6-5350M — a 33.3% clock advantage for the A6-5350M (base: 2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Celeron J3355 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A6-5350M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3355 scores 1,203 against the A6-5350M's 1,199 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron J3355. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 323, a 32.9% lead for the Celeron J3355 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,203 | 1,199 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 450+39% | 323 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 850 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron J3355 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-5350M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3355 versus DDR3-1600 on the A6-5350M — the Celeron J3355 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5350M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3355) vs 16 (A6-5350M) — the A6-5350M offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3355) vs AMD-V (A6-5350M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3355) and Radeon HD 8450G (A6-5350M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3355 targets Low Power, A6-5350M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron J3355 rivals Pentium J4205; A6-5350M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | Celeron J3355 | A6-5350M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 500 | Radeon HD 8450G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Low Power | Budget Laptop |
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