A6-5350M vs Celeron N3160
A6-5350M
Celeron N3160
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 A6-5350M is positioned at rank 885 and the Celeron N3160 is on rank 697, so the Celeron N3160 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-5350M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3160
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5350M | Celeron N3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5350M | Celeron N3160 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-5350M and Celeron N3160
A6-5350M
The A6-5350M 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,199 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron N3160
The Celeron N3160 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,195 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The A6-5350M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N3160 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3160 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A6-5350M versus 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3160 — a 43.9% clock advantage for the A6-5350M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-5350M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N3160 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-5350M scores 1,199 against the Celeron N3160's 1,195 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-5350M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-5350M | Celeron N3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+56% | 2.24 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+81% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,199 | 1,195 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 323 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5350M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3160 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A6-5350M versus 1600 on the Celeron N3160 — the Celeron N3160 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5350M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-5350M) vs 4 (Celeron N3160) — the A6-5350M offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A6-5350M | Celeron N3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+419430300% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-5350M) vs true (Celeron N3160). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8450G (A6-5350M) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3160) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5350M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-5350M rivals Core i3-3110M; Celeron N3160 rivals AMD E2-9010.
| Feature | A6-5350M | Celeron N3160 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8450G | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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