A6-9220e vs Celeron N2820
A6-9220e
Celeron N2820
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 A6-9220e is positioned at rank 930 and the Celeron N2820 is on rank 259, so the Celeron N2820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2820
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9220e | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A6-9220e | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9220e and Celeron N2820
A6-9220e
The A6-9220e 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,056 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron N2820
The Celeron N2820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 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: 1,061 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A6-9220e and Celeron N2820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-9220e versus 2.39 GHz on the Celeron N2820 — a 0.4% clock advantage for the A6-9220e (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The A6-9220e uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N2820 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9220e scores 1,056 against the Celeron N2820's 1,061 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2820.
| Feature | A6-9220e | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.39 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.13 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,056 | 1,061 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 220 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 400 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9220e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2820 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A6-9220e versus DDR3L-1066 on the Celeron N2820 — the A6-9220e 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 (A6-9220e) vs 2 (Celeron N2820). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9220e) vs 4 (Celeron N2820) — the A6-9220e offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220e) and SoC (Celeron N2820).
| Feature | A6-9220e | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133+33% | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8+100% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9220e) / VT-x (Celeron N2820). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9220e) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2820) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2820 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2820 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | A6-9220e | Celeron N2820 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Netbook |
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