Celeron J3455 vs A10-8700P

Celeron J3455

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016

A10-8700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J3455

4 / 4

2,247

0.0%

2,254

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 J3455 is positioned at rank 994 and the A10-8700P is on rank 978, so the A10-8700P 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 J3455

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30530%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28848%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20946%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6310%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4998%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4373%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2504%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2472%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2251%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2250%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2225%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2165%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2135%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2126%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2107%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

100%

#994

Celeron J3455

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

100%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

99%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

95%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1005

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

#1008

Core i7-870S

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

90%

#1009

Core 2 Duo E6540

MSRP: $163|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P

#966

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1952%

#967

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1923%

#968

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1766%

#969

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1758%

#970

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1742%

#972

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1682%

#973

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1613%

#974

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1610%

#975

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1567%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A10-8700P delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron J3455 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron J3455	A10-8700P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron J3455	A10-8700P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 J3455 Benchmark Check

A10-8700P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J3455 and A10-8700P

Celeron J3455

The Celeron J3455 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,247 points. Launch price was $107.

A10-8700P

The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron J3455 and A10-8700P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Celeron J3455 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 32.7% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron J3455 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J3455 scores 2,247 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.3% lead for the A10-8700P. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 450 vs 480, a 6.5% lead for the A10-8700P that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 850 vs 1,000 (16.2% advantage for the A10-8700P).

Feature	Celeron J3455	A10-8700P
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2048 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Apollo Lake (2014−2016)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,247	2,254
Geekbench 6 Single	450	480+7%
Geekbench 6 Multi	850	1,000+18%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J3455 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Celeron J3455 versus DDR3-2133 on the A10-8700P — the Celeron J3455 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-8700P 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. PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron J3455) vs 12 (A10-8700P) — the A10-8700P offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: N/A (SoC) (Celeron J3455) and SoC (A10-8700P).

Feature	Celeron J3455	A10-8700P
Socket	FCBGA1296	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	6	12+100%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron J3455) vs AMD-V (A10-8700P). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 500 (Celeron J3455) and Radeon R6 (A10-8700P) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3455 targets Low Power, A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron J3455 rivals Pentium J4205; A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.