CPU
GPU
Celeron M 723
A4-3300M
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 M 723 is positioned at rank 1153 and the A4-3300M is on rank 888, so the A4-3300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 723
Performance Per Dollar A4-3300M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | A4-3300M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 723 | A4-3300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ 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 M 723 and A4-3300M
Celeron M 723
The Celeron M 723 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,180 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-3300M
The A4-3300M 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: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,186 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 723 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A4-3300M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4-3300M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron M 723 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3300M — a 70.3% clock advantage for the A4-3300M. The Celeron M 723 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-3300M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 723 scores 1,180 against the A4-3300M's 1,186 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-3300M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 100 vs 256, a 87.6% lead for the A4-3300M that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | A4-3300M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+108% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,180 | 1,186 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | 256+156% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 723 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-3300M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Celeron M 723 versus DDR3-1333 on the A4-3300M — the A4-3300M supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-3300M 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: 0 (Celeron M 723) vs 16 (A4-3300M) — the A4-3300M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GS45 (Celeron M 723) and A60M,A70M (A4-3300M).
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | A4-3300M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Celeron M 723) vs AMD-V (A4-3300M). The A4-3300M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Celeron M 723 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron M 723 targets Legacy Embedded, A4-3300M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron M 723 rivals Core Solo U2100; A4-3300M rivals Pentium B940.
| Feature | Celeron M 723 | A4-3300M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 6480G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Embedded | Budget Laptop |
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