A9-9420e vs Celeron N3050

CPU

GPU

A9-9420e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2018

Celeron N3050

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.16 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A9-9420e

2 / 2

1,101

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N3050

2 / 2

1,099

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 A9-9420e is positioned at rank 833 and the Celeron N3050 is on rank 744, so the Celeron N3050 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 A9-9420e

#820

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1332%

#821

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1313%

#822

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1205%

#823

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1200%

#824

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1189%

#826

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1148%

#827

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1101%

#828

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1099%

#829

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1069%

#833

A9-9420e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#834

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#835

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#836

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3050

#731

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1068%

#732

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1052%

#733

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

966%

#734

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

961%

#735

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

953%

#737

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

920%

#738

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

882%

#739

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

881%

#740

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

857%

#743

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#744

Celeron N3050

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

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 A9-9420e (2018) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A9-9420e	Celeron N3050
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 (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N3050 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A9-9420e	Celeron N3050
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.

A9-9420e Benchmark Check

Celeron N3050 Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A9-9420e and Celeron N3050

A9-9420e

The A9-9420e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 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: 1,101 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N3050

The Celeron N3050 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.16 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,099 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

Both the A9-9420e and Celeron N3050 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A9-9420e versus 2.16 GHz on the Celeron N3050 — a 14.6% clock advantage for the A9-9420e. The A9-9420e uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N3050 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9420e scores 1,101 against the Celeron N3050's 1,099 — a 0.2% lead for the A9-9420e.

Feature	A9-9420e	Celeron N3050
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz+16%	2.16 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,101	1,099
Geekbench 6 Single	—	221
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	440

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Memory & Platform

The A9-9420e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3050 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the A9-9420e versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron N3050 — the A9-9420e supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A9-9420e supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A9-9420e) vs 2 (Celeron N3050). Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FT4,FP4 (A9-9420e) and Braswell SoC (Celeron N3050).

Feature	A9-9420e	Celeron N3050
Socket	BGA	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133+71000%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16	8 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A9-9420e) vs VT-x / EPT (Celeron N3050). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R5 Graphics (A9-9420e) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3050) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3050 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: A9-9420e rivals Pentium N4200; Celeron N3050 rivals AMD E2-7110.