A4-6300B vs Celeron N2840

A4-6300B vs Celeron N2840 Performance Spectrum

A4-6300B

2 / 2

1,328

0.0%

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Celeron N2840

2 / 2

1,331

+0.2%

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.

A4-6300B vs Celeron N2840 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4-6300B vs Celeron N2840: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4-6300B

2013

Why buy it

✅+80.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Celeron N2840.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,328 vs 1,331).
❌828.6% higher power demand at 65W vs 7W.

Celeron N2840

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 7W instead of 65W, a 58W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (230 vs 415).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A4-6300B.

Quick Answers

So, is Celeron N2840 better than A4-6300B?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A4-6300B is ahead with a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron N2840 pulls ahead with 0.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron N2840 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Celeron N2840 still makes the most sense overall. Celeron N2840 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.2% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Celeron N2840 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 2 threads instead of 2/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

A4-6300B vs Celeron N2840 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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)	512K (per core)+51100%
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

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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. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A4-6300B versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2840 — the A4-6300B supports 20% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-6300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 300% 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+20%	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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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