A4-1250 vs Celeron N3060

A4-1250

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Celeron N3060

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.48 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-1250

2 / 2

1,258

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N3060

2 / 2

1,267

+0.7%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

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 A4-1250 is positioned at rank 1023 and the Celeron N3060 is on rank 173, so the Celeron N3060 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 A4-1250

#1011

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2332%

#1012

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2298%

#1013

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2110%

#1014

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2100%

#1015

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2081%

#1017

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2010%

#1018

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1927%

#1019

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1924%

#1020

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1872%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

99%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

97%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

94%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

347%

#162

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

342%

#163

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

314%

#164

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

313%

#165

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

310%

#167

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

299%

#168

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

287%

#169

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

286%

#170

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

279%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N3060 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A4-1250 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	A4-1250	Celeron N3060
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the A4-1250 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $30 (vs $107), it costs 72% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 254% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron N3060.

Insight	A4-1250	Celeron N3060
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+254%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)

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.

A4-1250 Benchmark Check

Celeron N3060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-1250 and Celeron N3060

A4-1250

The A4-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.

Celeron N3060

The Celeron N3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the A4-1250 and Celeron N3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1250 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 — a 85.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060. The A4-1250 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N3060 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1250 scores 1,258 against the Celeron N3060's 1,267 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N3060. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-1250	Celeron N3060
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1 GHz	2.48 GHz+148%
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Temash (2013)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,258	1,267
Geekbench 6 Single	111	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	188	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-1250 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L 1333 MHz on the A4-1250 versus 1600 on the Celeron N3060 — the A4-1250 supports 180.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1250) vs 2 (Celeron N3060). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-1250) vs 4 (Celeron N3060) — the A4-1250 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FT3 (A4-1250) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3060).

Feature	A4-1250	Celeron N3060
Socket	FT3	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1333 MHz	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+104857500%	8
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8+100%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8210 (A4-1250) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3060) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740; Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.