CPU
GPU
Celeron N2815
A6-1450
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 A6-1450 is on rank 929, so the Celeron N2815 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2815
Performance Per Dollar A6-1450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2815 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2815 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2815 and A6-1450
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.
A6-1450
The A6-1450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,062 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2815 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-1450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-1450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.13 GHz on the Celeron N2815 versus 1.4 GHz on the A6-1450 — a 41.4% 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 A6-1450 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2815 scores 1,068 against the A6-1450's 1,062 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N2815. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron N2815 vs 0 kB on the A6-1450.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.13 GHz+52% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz+86% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Temash (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,068 | 1,062 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 144 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2815 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-1450 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2815 versus DDR3L-1066 on the A6-1450 — 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 (A6-1450). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2815) vs 8 (A6-1450) — the A6-1450 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2815) and SoC (A6-1450).
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N2815) vs AMD-V (A6-1450). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2815) and Radeon HD 8250 (A6-1450) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-1450 targets Low Power Tablet/Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2815 rivals AMD A4-1250; A6-1450 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | Celeron N2815 | A6-1450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon HD 8250 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Tablet/Laptop |
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