Celeron N4500
VS
A6 Pro-7050B

Celeron N4500 vs A6 Pro-7050B

Intel

Celeron N4500

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021
VS
AMD

A6 Pro-7050B

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 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.

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 A6 Pro-7050B

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MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1612%
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Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1588%
#911
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1458%
#912
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1452%
#913
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1438%
#915
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1389%
#916
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1332%
#917
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1330%
#918
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1294%
#921
A6 Pro-7050B
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
100%
#923
Athlon II N370
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
99%
#928
A8-6410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
97%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
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 N4500 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4500A6 Pro-7050B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6 Pro-7050B (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N4500A6 Pro-7050B
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 A6 Pro-7050B

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

A6 Pro-7050B

The A6 Pro-7050B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,820 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4500 and A6 Pro-7050B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4500 versus 3 GHz on the A6 Pro-7050B — a 6.9% clock advantage for the A6 Pro-7050B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron N4500 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4500 scores 1,817 against the A6 Pro-7050B's 1,820 — a 0.2% lead for the A6 Pro-7050B.

FeatureCeleron N4500A6 Pro-7050B
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
3 GHz+7%
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
2.2 GHz+100%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.5 MB (total)+50%
1024 kB
Process
10 nm-64%
28 nm
Architecture
Jasper Lake (2021)
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
1,817
1,820
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4500 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A6 Pro-7050B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4500A6 Pro-7050B
Socket
BGA1338
FP3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

The A6 Pro-7050B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Celeron N4500 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCeleron N4500A6 Pro-7050B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R4