CPU
GPU
PRO A4-8350B
Celeron 4305UE
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 PRO A4-8350B is positioned at rank 553 and the Celeron 4305UE is on rank 960, so the PRO A4-8350B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A4-8350B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 4305UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A4-8350B | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A4-8350B | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 PRO A4-8350B and Celeron 4305UE
PRO A4-8350B
The PRO A4-8350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 1,690 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron 4305UE
The Celeron 4305UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,699 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A4-8350B and Celeron 4305UE share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the PRO A4-8350B versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 4305UE — a 64.4% clock advantage for the PRO A4-8350B. The PRO A4-8350B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 4305UE uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A4-8350B scores 1,690 against the Celeron 4305UE's 1,699 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron 4305UE.
| Feature | PRO A4-8350B | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+95% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 10 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,690 | 1,699 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 670 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,065 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A4-8350B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 4305UE uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A4-8350B | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (PRO A4-8350B) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron 4305UE). The Celeron 4305UE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the PRO A4-8350B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 4305UE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 4305UE rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.
| Feature | PRO A4-8350B | Celeron 4305UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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