A9-9420 vs Celeron N4020

A9-9420

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Celeron N4020

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A9-9420

2 / 2

1,538

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N4020

2 / 2

1,535

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 A9-9420 is positioned at rank 1074 and the Celeron N4020 is on rank 993, so the Celeron N4020 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 A9-9420

#1062

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2862%

#1063

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2820%

#1064

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2589%

#1065

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2578%

#1066

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2554%

#1068

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2466%

#1069

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2365%

#1070

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2361%

#1071

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2298%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020

#981

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2045%

#982

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2015%

#983

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1849%

#984

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1841%

#985

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1824%

#987

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1762%

#988

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1689%

#989

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1686%

#990

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1641%

#993

Celeron N4020

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

100%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

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 Celeron N4020 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A9-9420	Celeron N4020
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A9-9420 (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A9-9420	Celeron N4020
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

A9-9420 Benchmark Check

Celeron N4020 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A9-9420 and Celeron N4020

A9-9420

The A9-9420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,538 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N4020

The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the A9-9420 and Celeron N4020 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the A9-9420 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 — a 25% clock advantage for the A9-9420 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A9-9420 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N4020 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9420 scores 1,538 against the Celeron N4020's 1,535 — a 0.2% lead for the A9-9420. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A9-9420 vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4020.

Feature	A9-9420	Celeron N4020
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+29%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+173%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)	4 MB+300%
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
PassMark	1,538	1,535
Geekbench 6 Single	497	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	950	—

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Memory & Platform

The A9-9420 uses the FT4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4020 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A9-9420	Celeron N4020
Socket	FT4	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A9-9420) / not specified (Celeron N4020). The A9-9420 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Celeron N4020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9420 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A9-9420 rivals Pentium N4200.