A6-9225 vs Celeron N2840

A6-9225

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2018

Celeron N2840

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-9225

2 / 2

1,334

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N2840

2 / 2

1,331

0.0%

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 A6-9225 is positioned at rank 830 and the Celeron N2840 is on rank 157, so the Celeron N2840 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 A6-9225

#818

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1320%

#819

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1300%

#820

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1194%

#821

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1188%

#822

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1178%

#824

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1137%

#825

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1090%

#826

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1089%

#827

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1059%

#830

A6-9225

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2840

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

99%

#145

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

331%

#146

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

326%

#147

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

299%

#148

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

298%

#149

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

295%

#151

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

285%

#152

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

273%

#153

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

273%

#154

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

265%

#157

Celeron N2840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

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 A6-9225 (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-9225	Celeron N2840
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N2840 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-9225	Celeron N2840
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

A6-9225 Benchmark Check

Celeron N2840 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-9225 and Celeron N2840

A6-9225

The A6-9225 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.

Celeron N2840

The Celeron N2840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 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: 1,331 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the A6-9225 and Celeron N2840 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 versus 2.58 GHz on the Celeron N2840 — a 18.3% clock advantage for the A6-9225 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.16 GHz). The A6-9225 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N2840 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9225 scores 1,334 against the Celeron N2840's 1,331 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-9225.

Feature	A6-9225	Celeron N2840
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+20%	2.58 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+20%	2.16 GHz
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	1,334	1,331
Geekbench 6 Single	—	230
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	430

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Memory & Platform

The A6-9225 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N2840 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A6-9225 versus DDR3L-1333 on the Celeron N2840 — the A6-9225 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 (A6-9225) vs 2 (Celeron N2840). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9225) vs 4 (Celeron N2840) — the A6-9225 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9225) and SoC (Celeron N2840).

Feature	A6-9225	Celeron N2840
Socket	BGA	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133+33%	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	8+100%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (A6-9225) / VT-x (Celeron N2840). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9225) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2840) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2840 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310.