A6-1450
VS
Celeron N2815

A6-1450 vs Celeron N2815

AMD

A6-1450

4 Cores4 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Celeron N2815

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2013

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 A6-1450 is positioned at rank 929 and the Celeron N2815 is on rank 405, so the Celeron N2815 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 A6-1450

#917
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1658%
#918
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1633%
#919
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1499%
#920
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1493%
#921
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1479%
#923
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1428%
#924
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1369%
#925
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1367%
#926
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1331%
#929
A6-1450
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
96%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
96%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2815

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
98%
#393
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
549%
#394
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
541%
#395
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
497%
#396
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
495%
#397
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
490%
#399
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
473%
#400
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
454%
#401
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
453%
#402
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
441%
#405
Celeron N2815
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2815 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the A6-1450 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightA6-1450Celeron N2815
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA6-1450Celeron N2815
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 A6-1450 and Celeron N2815

AMD

A6-1450

The A6-1450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 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: 1,062 points. Launch price was $70.

Intel

Celeron N2815

The Celeron N2815 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,068 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

The A6-1450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N2815 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-1450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 versus 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 — a 41.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2815 (base: 1 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The A6-1450 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2815 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-1450 scores 1,062 against the Celeron N2815's 1,068 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N2815. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-1450 vs 1 MB on the Celeron N2815.

FeatureA6-1450Celeron N2815
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.4 GHz
2.13 GHz+52%
Base Clock
1 GHz
1.86 GHz+86%
L3 Cache
0 kB
1 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1 MB+100%
Process
32 nm
22 nm-31%
Architecture
Temash (2013)
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,062
1,068
Geekbench 6 Single
144
Geekbench 6 Multi
450
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Memory & Platform

The A6-1450 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2815 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the A6-1450 versus 1066 on the Celeron N2815 — the Celeron N2815 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A6-1450) vs 2 (Celeron N2815). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-1450) vs 4 (Celeron N2815) — the A6-1450 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A6-1450) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2815).

FeatureA6-1450Celeron N2815
Socket
FT3
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1066
1066+35433%
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. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-1450) vs true (Celeron N2815). Both include integrated graphics Radeon HD 8250 (A6-1450) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2815) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740; Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250.

FeatureA6-1450Celeron N2815
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8250
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
true
Target Use
Low Power Tablet/Laptop