Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 vs A4-9120C
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
A4-9120C
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Dual-Core SU2300 is positioned at rank 1098 and the A4-9120C is on rank 855, so the A4-9120C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Performance Per Dollar A4-9120C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and A4-9120C
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.
A4-9120C
The A4-9120C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 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: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and A4-9120C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C — a 28.6% clock advantage for the A4-9120C. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-9120C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 scores 1,250 against the A4-9120C's 1,258 — a 0.6% lead for the A4-9120C. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 418, a 94.4% lead for the A4-9120C that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,250 | 1,258 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | 418+179% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 280 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-9120C uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus DDR4-1866 on the A4-9120C — the A4-9120C supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-9120C supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 1 (A4-9120C). PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 8 (A4-9120C) — the A4-9120C offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR4-1866+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 8+33% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs AMD-V (A4-9120C). The A4-9120C includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile, A4-9120C targets Chromebook. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100; A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Mobile | Chromebook |
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