Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 vs A6-9210
Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
A6-9210
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 Dual-Core SU2300 is positioned at rank 1098 and the A6-9210 is on rank 858, so the A6-9210 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Performance Per Dollar A6-9210
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A6-9210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A6-9210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9210
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.
A6-9210
The A6-9210 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. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,254 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 and A6-9210 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus 2.8 GHz on the A6-9210 — a 80% clock advantage for the A6-9210. The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-9210 uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 scores 1,250 against the A6-9210's 1,254 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-9210.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A6-9210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz+133% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1024 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,250 | 1,254 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 280 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-9210 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 versus DDR4-2133 on the A6-9210 — the A6-9210 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9210 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 1 (A6-9210). PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) vs 8 (A6-9210) — the A6-9210 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9210).
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A6-9210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 8+33% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) / not specified (A6-9210). The A6-9210 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100.
| Feature | Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 | A6-9210 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Mobile | — |
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