A6-9220 vs Celeron M 743

A6-9220

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2016

Celeron M 743

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-9220

2 / 2

1,307

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron M 743

1 / 1

1,324

+1.3%

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 A6-9220 is positioned at rank 839 and the Celeron M 743 is on rank 1029, so the A6-9220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220

#827

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1347%

#828

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1327%

#829

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1219%

#830

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1213%

#831

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1202%

#833

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1161%

#834

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1113%

#835

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1111%

#836

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1081%

#839

A6-9220

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#854

E-350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 743

#1017

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2372%

#1018

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2337%

#1019

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2146%

#1020

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2136%

#1021

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2116%

#1023

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2044%

#1024

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1960%

#1025

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1956%

#1026

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1904%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

95%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

94%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9220 (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-9220	Celeron M 743
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M 743 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-9220	Celeron M 743
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A6-9220 Benchmark Check

Celeron M 743 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220 and Celeron M 743

A6-9220

The A6-9220 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,307 points. Launch price was $70.

Celeron M 743

The Celeron M 743 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA965. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The A6-9220 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 743 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A6-9220 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the A6-9220 versus 1.3 GHz on the Celeron M 743 — a 76.2% clock advantage for the A6-9220. The A6-9220 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron M 743 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220 scores 1,307 against the Celeron M 743's 1,324 — a 1.3% lead for the Celeron M 743.

Feature	A6-9220	Celeron M 743
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+123%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,307	1,324+1%

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Memory & Platform

The A6-9220 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M 743 uses BGA965 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.