CPU
GPU
A4-3310MX
Celeron N2806
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 A4-3310MX is positioned at rank 887 and the Celeron N2806 is on rank 199, so the Celeron N2806 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-3310MX
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2806
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-3310MX | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A4-3310MX and Celeron N2806
A4-3310MX
The A4-3310MX 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,190 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron N2806
The Celeron N2806 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-3310MX and Celeron N2806 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A4-3310MX versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2806 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A4-3310MX (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A4-3310MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2806 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3310MX scores 1,190 against the Celeron N2806's 1,195 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron N2806. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+31% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,190 | 1,195 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 273 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-3310MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2806 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3310MX) / not specified (Celeron N2806). The A4-3310MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Celeron N2806 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3310MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3310MX rivals Pentium B960.
| Feature | A4-3310MX | Celeron N2806 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6480G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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