A6-9210 vs Celeron N3060
A6-9210
Celeron N3060
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 A6-9210 is positioned at rank 858 and the Celeron N3060 is on rank 173, so the Celeron N3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9210
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9210 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9210 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 A6-9210 and Celeron N3060
A6-9210
The A6-9210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,254 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron N3060
The Celeron N3060 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 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A6-9210 and Celeron N3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the A6-9210 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 — a 12.1% clock advantage for the A6-9210 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-9210 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N3060 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9210 scores 1,254 against the Celeron N3060's 1,267 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N3060.
| Feature | A6-9210 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+13% | 2.48 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,254 | 1,267+1% |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9210 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A6-9210 versus 1600 on the Celeron N3060 — the Celeron N3060 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9210 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9210) vs 2 (Celeron N3060). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9210) vs 4 (Celeron N3060) — the A6-9210 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9210) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3060).
| Feature | A6-9210 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | 1600+39900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9210) / true (Celeron N3060). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9210) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3060) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.
| Feature | A6-9210 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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