Celeron N4020
VS
A4 PRO-7350B

Celeron N4020 vs A4 PRO-7350B

Intel

Celeron N4020

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2019
VS
AMD

A4 PRO-7350B

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

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 N4020 is positioned at rank 993 and the A4 PRO-7350B is on rank 587, so the A4 PRO-7350B 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 N4020

#981
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2045%
#982
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2015%
#983
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1849%
#984
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1841%
#985
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1824%
#987
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1762%
#988
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1689%
#989
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1686%
#990
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1641%
#993
Celeron N4020
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
100%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
100%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
98%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
98%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
97%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
97%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#1005
Pentium P6000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
95%
#1007
Core i7-3630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
#1008
Core i7-3610QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7350B

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10094%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
9538%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
6926%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2086%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1653%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1446%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
828%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
817%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
744%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
744%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
736%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
716%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
706%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
703%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
697%
#278
Ryzen Threadripper 1900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $116
99%
#382
Ryzen Embedded R2544
MSRP: $280|Avg: $280
98%
#587
A4 PRO-7350B
MSRP: $50|Avg: $11
100%
#589
Pentium G3220T
MSRP: $54|Avg: $15
99%
#590
Celeron G1620
MSRP: $52|Avg: $40
99%
#591
Core i5-7600T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $60
98%
#593
Core i3-7300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $128
97%
#594
Celeron G1830
MSRP: $52|Avg: $5
97%
#596
Core i3-4160
MSRP: $117|Avg: $52
97%
#598
FX-8350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $130
97%
#599
Athlon X4 760K
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
97%
#600
Core i5-6400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $57
96%
#602
Pentium G3460T
MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4020 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4020A4 PRO-7350B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($11)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4 PRO-7350B (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N4020A4 PRO-7350B
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($11)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4020 and A4 PRO-7350B

Intel

Celeron N4020

The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A4 PRO-7350B

The A4 PRO-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,544 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4020 and A4 PRO-7350B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 versus 3.8 GHz on the A4 PRO-7350B — a 30.3% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7350B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Celeron N4020 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A4 PRO-7350B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4020 scores 1,535 against the A4 PRO-7350B's 1,544 — a 0.6% lead for the A4 PRO-7350B.

FeatureCeleron N4020A4 PRO-7350B
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz+36%
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
3.4 GHz+209%
L3 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1024 kB
Process
14 nm-50%
28 nm
Architecture
Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
1,535
1,544
Geekbench 6 Single
380
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4020 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4 PRO-7350B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4020A4 PRO-7350B
Socket
FCBGA1090
FM2+
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4020) / AMD-V (A4 PRO-7350B). The A4 PRO-7350B includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Celeron N4020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 PRO-7350B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7350B rivals Pentium G3260.

FeatureCeleron N4020A4 PRO-7350B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R5
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Business Desktop