CPU
GPU
Athlon Neo MV-40
Celeron N3060
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 Neo MV-40 is positioned at rank 1020 and the Celeron N3060 is on rank 173, so the Celeron N3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2052%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) |
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 Neo MV-40 and Celeron N3060
Athlon Neo MV-40
The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron N3060
The Celeron N3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 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 2.48 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: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Athlon Neo MV-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N3060 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N3060 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060. The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the Huron (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron N3060 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo MV-40 scores 1,274 against the Celeron N3060's 1,267 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Neo MV-40.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.48 GHz+55% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Huron (2009) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,274 | 1,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N3060 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus 1600 on the Celeron N3060 — the Celeron N3060 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3060 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) vs 4 (Celeron N3060) — the Celeron N3060 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3060).
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | 1600+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+52428700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40) / true (Celeron N3060). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Neo MV-40 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron N3060 debuted at $107.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron N3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-7% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2016 |
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