A6-7310 vs Celeron G4950
A6-7310
Celeron G4950
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. The A6-7310 is positioned at rank #502 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-7310
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-7310 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-7310 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($63) |
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 A6-7310 and Celeron G4950
A6-7310
The A6-7310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,689 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron G4950
The Celeron G4950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,714 points. Launch price was $52.
Processing Power
The A6-7310 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4950 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-7310 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-7310 versus 3.3 GHz on the Celeron G4950 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G4950 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The A6-7310 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G4950 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-7310 scores 2,689 against the Celeron G4950's 2,714 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G4950.
| Feature | A6-7310 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+65% |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo-L (2015) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,689 | 2,714 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-7310 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G4950 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-7310 versus DDR4-2400 on the Celeron G4950 — the A6-7310 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G4950 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-7310) vs 2 (Celeron G4950). Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FT3b,FP4 (A6-7310) and H310,B360,B365,H370,Z370,Z390 (Celeron G4950).
| Feature | A6-7310 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+39900% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 64 GB+419430300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-7310) vs VT-x (Celeron G4950). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R4 Graphics (A6-7310) and UHD Graphics 610 (Celeron G4950) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4950 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-7310 rivals Pentium N3700; Celeron G4950 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | A6-7310 | Celeron G4950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R4 Graphics | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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