A4-3330MX
VS
Celeron N3060

A4-3330MX vs Celeron N3060

AMD

A4-3330MX

2 Cores2 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2011
VS
Intel

Celeron N3060

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.48 GHz2016

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 A4-3330MX is positioned at rank 851 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 A4-3330MX

#839
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1393%
#840
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1372%
#841
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1260%
#842
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1254%
#843
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1242%
#845
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1200%
#846
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1150%
#847
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1149%
#848
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1118%
#851
A4-3330MX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
100%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
100%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
99%
#863
Pentium Dual Core T2390
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
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 Trade-off: The A4-3330MX leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron N3060 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA4-3330MXCeleron N3060
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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4-3330MXCeleron N3060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-3330MX and Celeron N3060

AMD

A4-3330MX

The A4-3330MX 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,264 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

Both the A4-3330MX and Celeron N3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the A4-3330MX versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the A4-3330MX (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A4-3330MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N3060 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3330MX scores 1,264 against the Celeron N3060's 1,267 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N3060. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureA4-3330MXCeleron N3060
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.6 GHz+5%
2.48 GHz
Base Clock
2.2 GHz+38%
1.6 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1 MB
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Llano (2011−2012)
Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark
1,264
1,267
Geekbench 6 Single
263
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Memory & Platform

The A4-3330MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A4-3330MX versus 1600 on the Celeron N3060 — the Celeron N3060 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-3330MX supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-3330MX) vs 4 (Celeron N3060) — the A4-3330MX offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureA4-3330MXCeleron N3060
Socket
FS1
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1333
1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB+209715100%
8
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16+300%
4
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-3330MX) vs true (Celeron N3060). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 6480G (A4-3330MX) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3060) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3330MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3330MX rivals Pentium B980; Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.

FeatureA4-3330MXCeleron N3060
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 6480G
Intel HD Graphics 400
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
true
Target Use
Budget Laptop