CPU
GPU
Celeron B815
A6-3650
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 B815 is positioned at rank 799 and the A6-3650 is on rank 832, so the Celeron B815 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron B815
Performance Per Dollar A6-3650
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron B815 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron B815 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 B815 and A6-3650
Celeron B815
The Celeron B815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $86.
A6-3650
The A6-3650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) 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: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,098 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron B815 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3650 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3650 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron B815 versus 2.6 GHz on the A6-3650 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the A6-3650 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron B815 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-3650 uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron B815 scores 2,093 against the A6-3650's 2,098 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-3650. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B815 vs 0 kB on the A6-3650.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 2,093 | 2,098 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 311 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron B815 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-3650 uses FM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B815) and A55,A75 (A6-3650).
| Feature | Celeron B815 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron B815) vs AMD-V (A6-3650). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B815) and Radeon HD 6530D (A6-3650) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B815 targets Budget, A6-3650 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron B815 rivals Pentium 967; A6-3650 rivals Pentium G850.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | Radeon HD 6530D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron B815 launched at $86 MSRP, while the A6-3650 debuted at $115. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Celeron B815 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron B815 delivers 139.5 pts/$ vs 104.9 pts/$ for the A6-3650 — making the Celeron B815 the 28.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron B815 | A6-3650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-25% | $115 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 139.5+33% | 104.9 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2011 |
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