A6-9220C vs Celeron N2940
A6-9220C
Celeron N2940
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 A6-9220C is positioned at rank 931 and the Celeron N2940 is on rank 1085, so the A6-9220C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2940
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9220C | Celeron N2940 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9220C | Celeron N2940 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9220C and Celeron N2940
A6-9220C
The A6-9220C 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron N2940
The Celeron N2940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,054 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-9220C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N2940 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N2940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C versus 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2940 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The A6-9220C uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N2940 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220C scores 1,053 against the Celeron N2940's 1,054 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron N2940.
| Feature | A6-9220C | Celeron N2940 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+20% | 2.25 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.83 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,053 | 1,054 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 240 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9220C uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2940 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A6-9220C versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2940 — the A6-9220C supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9220C) vs 2 (Celeron N2940). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9220C) vs 4 (Celeron N2940) — the A6-9220C offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220C) and SoC (Celeron N2940).
| Feature | A6-9220C | Celeron N2940 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT4 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+33% | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9220C) / VT-x (Celeron N2940). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9220C) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2940) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2940 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2940 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | A6-9220C | Celeron N2940 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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