CPU
GPU
Athlon II X2 215
Celeron J3060
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 Athlon II X2 215 is positioned at rank 739 and the Celeron J3060 is on rank 313, so the Celeron J3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 215
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3060
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon II X2 215 and Celeron J3060
Athlon II X2 215
The Athlon II X2 215 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,011 points. Launch price was $45.
Celeron J3060
The Celeron J3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 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: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,015 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X2 215 and Celeron J3060 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X2 215 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron J3060 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 215 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Athlon II X2 215 uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron J3060 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 215 scores 1,011 against the Celeron J3060's 1,015 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron J3060. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 274 vs 200, a 31.2% lead for the Athlon II X2 215 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 674 vs 370 (58.2% advantage for the Athlon II X2 215). Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+9% | 2.48 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+69% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,011 | 1,015 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 274+37% | 200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 674+82% | 370 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 215 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Athlon II X2 215 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron J3060 — the Athlon II X2 215 supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X2 215 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X2 215) vs 4 (Celeron J3060) — the Celeron J3060 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM2+,AM3 (Athlon II X2 215) and SoC (Celeron J3060).
| Feature | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333+44333% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 8 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon II X2 215) vs VT-x, EPT (Celeron J3060). The Celeron J3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Athlon II X2 215 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II X2 215 targets Budget, Celeron J3060 targets Low Power Desktop/NAS. Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 215 rivals Pentium E5400; Celeron J3060 rivals Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 215 | Celeron J3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Low Power Desktop/NAS |
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