Athlon II X4 635 vs Celeron N6211
Athlon II X4 635
Celeron N6211
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. The Athlon II X4 635 is positioned at rank #1069 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 635
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 635 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Elkhart Lake (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 635 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ 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 635 and Celeron N6211
Athlon II X4 635
The Athlon II X4 635 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,248 points. Launch price was $70.
Celeron N6211
The Celeron N6211 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1493. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $54.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X4 635 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N6211 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X4 635 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X4 635 versus 3 GHz on the Celeron N6211 — a 3.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N6211 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Athlon II X4 635 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N6211 uses Elkhart Lake (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 635 scores 2,248 against the Celeron N6211's 2,245 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X4 635.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 635 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz+142% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.5 MB+200% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Elkhart Lake (2022) |
| PassMark | 2,248 | 2,245 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 658 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 180 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 550 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 635 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N6211 uses BGA1493 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 635 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | BGA1493 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon II X4 635) / not specified (Celeron N6211). Primary use case: Athlon II X4 635 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 635 | Celeron N6211 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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