Celeron N2815
VS
A4 Micro-6400T

Celeron N2815 vs A4 Micro-6400T

Intel

Celeron N2815

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.13 GHz2013
VS
AMD

A4 Micro-6400T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2014

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 N2815 is positioned at rank 405 and the A4 Micro-6400T is on rank 843, so the Celeron N2815 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2815

#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
98%
#393
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
549%
#394
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
541%
#395
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
497%
#396
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
495%
#397
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
490%
#399
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
473%
#400
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
454%
#401
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
453%
#402
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
441%
#405
Celeron N2815
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T

#831
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1356%
#832
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1336%
#833
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1226%
#834
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1221%
#835
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1210%
#837
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1168%
#838
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1120%
#839
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1118%
#840
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1088%
#843
A4 Micro-6400T
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
97%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron N2815 leads in gaming performance. However, the A4 Micro-6400T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron N2815A4 Micro-6400T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron N2815A4 Micro-6400T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 N2815 and A4 Micro-6400T

Intel

Celeron N2815

The Celeron N2815 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,068 points. Launch price was $107.

AMD

A4 Micro-6400T

The A4 Micro-6400T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,082 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron N2815 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 Micro-6400T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T — a 28.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N2815 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Celeron N2815 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the A4 Micro-6400T's 1,082 — a 1.3% lead for the A4 Micro-6400T.

FeatureCeleron N2815A4 Micro-6400T
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.13 GHz+33%
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
1.86 GHz+86%
1 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB
L2 Cache
1 MB
2048 kB+100%
Process
22 nm-21%
28 nm
Architecture
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Mullins (2014)
PassMark
1,068
1,082+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
180
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2815 versus DDR3L-1333 on the A4 Micro-6400T — the Celeron N2815 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N2815) vs 1 (A4 Micro-6400T). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2815) vs 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) — the A4 Micro-6400T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

FeatureCeleron N2815A4 Micro-6400T
Socket
FCBGA1170
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
1066+35433%
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8
8 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels
2+100%
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
8+100%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2815) vs AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T). Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2815) and Radeon R3 (A4 Micro-6400T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250; A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.

FeatureCeleron N2815A4 Micro-6400T
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Radeon R3
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
AMD-V
Target Use
Tablet