Celeron N2805 vs A8-3520M
Celeron N2805
A8-3520M
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 N2805 is positioned at rank 250 and the A8-3520M is on rank 806, so the Celeron N2805 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805
Performance Per Dollar A8-3520M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2805 and A8-3520M
Celeron N2805
The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.
A8-3520M
The A8-3520M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 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: 1,441 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2805 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3520M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3520M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-3520M — a 52.5% clock advantage for the A8-3520M (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron N2805 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A8-3520M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2805 scores 1,430 against the A8-3520M's 1,441 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-3520M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.46 GHz | 2.5 GHz+71% |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | 1.6 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,430 | 1,441 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 255 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2805 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A8-3520M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2805 versus DDR3-1333 on the A8-3520M — the Celeron N2805 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-3520M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron N2805) vs 2 (A8-3520M). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2805) vs 20 (A8-3520M) — the A8-3520M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 20+400% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2805) vs AMD-V (A8-3520M). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2805) and Radeon HD 6620G (A8-3520M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3520M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100; A8-3520M rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | A8-3520M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon HD 6620G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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