CPU
GPU
A4-6300B
Celeron N2840
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 A4-6300B is positioned at rank 745 and the Celeron N2840 is on rank 157, so the Celeron N2840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-6300B
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2840
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-6300B | Celeron N2840 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-6300B | Celeron N2840 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-6300B and Celeron N2840
A4-6300B
The A4-6300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron N2840
The Celeron N2840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A4-6300B and Celeron N2840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300B versus 2.58 GHz on the Celeron N2840 — a 40.7% clock advantage for the A4-6300B (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.16 GHz). The A4-6300B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2840 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4-6300B scores 1,328 against the Celeron N2840's 1,331 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2840. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 415 vs 230, a 57.4% lead for the A4-6300B that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Celeron N2840 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+51% | 2.58 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+71% | 2.16 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,328 | 1,331 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 415+80% | 230 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 430 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-6300B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2840 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The A4-6300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A4-6300B) vs 4 (Celeron N2840) — the A4-6300B offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300B) and SoC (Celeron N2840).
| Feature | A4-6300B | Celeron N2840 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-6300B) vs VT-x (Celeron N2840). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300B) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2840) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6300B targets Business Desktop, Celeron N2840 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240; Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | A4-6300B | Celeron N2840 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8370D | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | Netbook |
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