A6-9220e
VS
Celeron T3500

A6-9220e vs Celeron T3500

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 T3500 is on rank 1015, so the A6-9220e 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 A6-9220e

#918
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1667%
#919
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1643%
#920
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1508%
#921
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1501%
#922
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1487%
#924
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1436%
#925
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1377%
#926
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1375%
#927
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1338%
#930
A6-9220e
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#933
Athlon X2 L310
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#939
FX-7600P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
97%
#940
Athlon II M300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
97%
#944
Athlon Neo X2 L335
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
95%
#945
Core i7-3610QE
MSRP: $315|Avg: $105
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3500

#1003
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2224%
#1004
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2192%
#1005
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2012%
#1006
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2003%
#1007
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1985%
#1009
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1917%
#1010
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1838%
#1011
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1835%
#1012
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1785%
#1015
Celeron T3500
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
100%
#1016
A12-9720P
MSRP: $200|Avg: $25
99%
#1017
Core i5-4300M
MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A
99%
#1018
Celeron 1005M
MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A
98%
#1019
Athlon 64 X2 TK-42
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
98%
#1020
Athlon Neo MV-40
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
97%
#1021
Core i7-4860EQ
MSRP: $434|Avg: $80
96%
#1022
Pentium SU2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
96%
#1023
A4-1250
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
95%
#1025
Core i5-4200M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
95%
#1026
Celeron 1000M
MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A
94%
#1028
Celeron B840
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
94%
#1029
Celeron M 743
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
94%
#1030
Core i7-3612QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
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 A6-9220e (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA6-9220eCeleron T3500
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron T3500 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA6-9220eCeleron T3500
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9220e and Celeron T3500

AMD

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.

Intel

Celeron T3500

The Celeron T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The A6-9220e is built on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-9220e scores 1,056 against the Celeron T3500's 1,055 — a 0.1% lead for the A6-9220e.

FeatureA6-9220eCeleron T3500
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.4 GHz
Base Clock
1.6 GHz
2.1 GHz+31%
L3 Cache
1 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
28 nm-38%
45 nm
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark
1,056
1,055
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Memory & Platform

The A6-9220e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron T3500 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA6-9220eCeleron T3500
Socket
BGA
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

The A6-9220e includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Celeron T3500 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureA6-9220eCeleron T3500
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R4