Celeron 2970M vs A9-9425
Celeron 2970M
A9-9425
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 Celeron 2970M is positioned at rank 591 and the A9-9425 is on rank 1078, so the Celeron 2970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2970M
Performance Per Dollar A9-9425
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 2970M | A9-9425 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 2970M | A9-9425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Celeron 2970M and A9-9425
Celeron 2970M
The Celeron 2970M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,501 points. Launch price was $75.
A9-9425
The A9-9425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,518 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 2970M and A9-9425 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 2970M versus 3.7 GHz on the A9-9425 — a 50.8% clock advantage for the A9-9425 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Celeron 2970M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A9-9425 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 2970M scores 1,501 against the A9-9425's 1,518 — a 1.1% lead for the A9-9425. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 2970M vs 0 kB on the A9-9425.
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | A9-9425 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,501 | 1,518+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 422 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 724 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 2970M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A9-9425 uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 2970M versus DDR4-2133 on the A9-9425 — the A9-9425 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 2970M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 2970M) vs 1 (A9-9425). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 2970M) vs 8 (A9-9425) — the Celeron 2970M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM87,HM86 (Celeron 2970M) and SoC (A9-9425).
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | A9-9425 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FT4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 2970M) vs AMD-V (A9-9425). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Haswell) (Celeron 2970M) and Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) (A9-9425) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2970M targets Budget, A9-9425 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 2970M rivals Pentium 2020M; A9-9425 rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Celeron 2970M | A9-9425 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Haswell) | Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Laptop |
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