CPU
GPU
Celeron 3215U
A9-9420e
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 3215U is positioned at rank 241 and the A9-9420e is on rank 833, so the Celeron 3215U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3215U
Performance Per Dollar A9-9420e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3215U | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3215U | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3215U and A9-9420e
Celeron 3215U
The Celeron 3215U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $107.
A9-9420e
The A9-9420e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,101 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 3215U and A9-9420e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3215U versus 2.5 GHz on the A9-9420e — a 38.1% clock advantage for the A9-9420e. The Celeron 3215U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A9-9420e uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3215U scores 1,091 against the A9-9420e's 1,101 — a 0.9% lead for the A9-9420e.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.5 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,091 | 1,101 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 339 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3215U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A9-9420e uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 3215U versus 2133 on the A9-9420e — the A9-9420e supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 3215U) vs 1 (A9-9420e). PCIe lanes: 12 (Celeron 3215U) vs 4 (A9-9420e) — the Celeron 3215U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Wildcat Point-LP (Celeron 3215U) and FT4,FP4 (A9-9420e).
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | 2133+71000% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+104857500% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+200% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3215U) vs true (A9-9420e). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3215U) and Radeon R5 Graphics (A9-9420e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3215U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3215U rivals Pentium 3825U; A9-9420e rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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