Athlon II X4 620e vs Celeron N2910
Athlon II X4 620e
Celeron N2910
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 X4 620e is positioned at rank 605 and the Celeron N2910 is on rank 833, so the Athlon II X4 620e 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 X4 620e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2910
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 620e | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ 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 X4 620e and Celeron N2910
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 620e and Celeron N2910 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e versus 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 620e (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Athlon II X4 620e uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N2910 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 620e scores 2,906 against the Celeron N2910's 2,907 — a 0% lead for the Celeron N2910. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+63% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+63% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,906 | 2,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 210 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 700 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 620e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2910 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 620e supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X4 620e) vs 4 (Celeron N2910) — the Celeron N2910 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620e) and SoC (Celeron N2910).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 620e) / VT-x (Celeron N2910). The Celeron N2910 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon II X4 620e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 620e | Celeron N2910 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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