Celeron N4500
VS
A4-3305M

Celeron N4500 vs A4-3305M

Intel

Celeron N4500

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021
VS
AMD

A4-3305M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3305M

#679
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
972%
#680
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
957%
#681
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
879%
#682
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
875%
#683
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
867%
#685
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
837%
#686
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
803%
#687
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
801%
#688
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
780%
#691
A4-3305M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#696
Processor N95
MSRP: $160|Avg: $80
99%
#699
Athlon Silver 3050e
MSRP: $100|Avg: $60
99%
#704
C-60
MSRP: $50|Avg: $20
98%
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 N4500 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4500A4-3305M
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-3305M (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N4500A4-3305M
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4500 and A4-3305M

Intel

Celeron N4500

The Celeron N4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) 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 (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A4-3305M

The A4-3305M 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: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,812 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4500 and A4-3305M share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4500 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3305M — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N4500 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron N4500 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the A4-3305M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4500 scores 1,817 against the A4-3305M's 1,812 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4500. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4500 vs 0 kB on the A4-3305M.

FeatureCeleron N4500A4-3305M
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz+12%
2.5 GHz
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
1.9 GHz+73%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB (total)+200%
512K (per core)
Process
10 nm-69%
32 nm
Architecture
Jasper Lake (2021)
Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark
1,817
1,812
Geekbench 6 Single
276
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4500 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A4-3305M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4500A4-3305M
Socket
BGA1338
FS1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+100%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4500) / AMD-V (A4-3305M). The A4-3305M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Celeron N4500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3305M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3305M rivals Pentium B950.

FeatureCeleron N4500A4-3305M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6480G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop