A6-3430MX vs Celeron 1020E
A6-3430MX
Celeron 1020E
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 A6-3430MX is positioned at rank 822 and the Celeron 1020E is on rank 951, so the A6-3430MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-3430MX
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3430MX | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3430MX | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 A6-3430MX and Celeron 1020E
A6-3430MX
The A6-3430MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,389 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron 1020E
The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-3430MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1020E offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3430MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3430MX versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E — a 8.7% clock advantage for the A6-3430MX (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The A6-3430MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 1020E uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3430MX scores 1,389 against the Celeron 1020E's 1,406 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron 1020E. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3430MX vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E.
| Feature | A6-3430MX | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.2 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,389 | 1,406+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 254 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3430MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1020E uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Celeron 1020E supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A6-3430MX | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3430MX) vs VT-x (Celeron 1020E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6520G (A6-3430MX) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1020E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3430MX targets Budget Laptop, Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-3430MX rivals Core i3-2350M; Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | A6-3430MX | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6520G | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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