CPU
GPU
A6-1450
Celeron N2820
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 N2820 is on rank 259, so the Celeron N2820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-1450
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-1450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-1450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-1450 and Celeron N2820
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.
Celeron N2820
The Celeron N2820 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 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: 1,061 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The A6-1450 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N2820 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-1450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 versus 2.39 GHz on the Celeron N2820 — a 52.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2820 (base: 1 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The A6-1450 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N2820 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-1450 scores 1,062 against the Celeron N2820's 1,061 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-1450. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 144 vs 220, a 41.8% lead for the Celeron N2820 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 450 vs 400 (11.8% advantage for the A6-1450). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.39 GHz+71% |
| Base Clock | 1 GHz | 2.13 GHz+113% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,062 | 1,061 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 144 | 220+53% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450+13% | 400 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-1450 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2820 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A6-1450) vs 2 (Celeron N2820). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-1450) vs 4 (Celeron N2820) — the A6-1450 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A6-1450) and SoC (Celeron N2820).
| Feature | A6-1450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-1450) vs VT-x (Celeron N2820). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8250 (A6-1450) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2820) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop, Celeron N2820 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740; Celeron N2820 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | A6-1450 | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8250 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Low Power Tablet/Laptop | Netbook |
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