Celeron N4000C vs A8-3520M

Celeron N4000C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2019

A8-3520M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4000C

2 / 2

1,430

0.0%

1,441

+0.8%

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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 N4000C is positioned at rank 721 and the A8-3520M is on rank 806, so the Celeron N4000C 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 N4000C

#708

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1026%

#709

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1011%

#710

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

928%

#711

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

924%

#712

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

915%

#714

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

884%

#715

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

848%

#716

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

846%

#717

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

823%

#721

Celeron N4000C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-3520M

#794

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1221%

#795

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1204%

#796

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1105%

#797

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1100%

#798

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1090%

#800

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1052%

#801

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1009%

#802

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1007%

#803

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

980%

#806

A8-3520M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

99%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000C (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4000C	A8-3520M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-3520M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4000C	A8-3520M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 N4000C Benchmark Check

A8-3520M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000C and A8-3520M

Celeron N4000C

The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4000C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8-3520M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3520M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-3520M — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A8-3520M is built on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4000C scores 1,430 against the A8-3520M's 1,441 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-3520M. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C vs 0 kB on the A8-3520M.

Feature	Celeron N4000C	A8-3520M
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+4%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.6 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	4 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,430	1,441
Geekbench 6 Single	—	255

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4000C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3520M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4000C	A8-3520M
Socket	FCBGA1090	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4000C) / AMD-V (A8-3520M). The A8-3520M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Celeron N4000C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3520M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3520M rivals Core i3-2330M.