CPU
GPU
Celeron N2820
A6-9220e
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 N2820 is positioned at rank 259 and the A6-9220e is on rank 930, so the Celeron N2820 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2820
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2820 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2820 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2820 and A6-9220e
Celeron N2820
The Celeron N2820 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 2.39 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,061 points. Launch price was $107.
A6-9220e
The A6-9220e 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,056 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2820 and A6-9220e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.39 GHz on the Celeron N2820 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-9220e — a 0.4% clock advantage for the A6-9220e (base: 2.13 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron N2820 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-9220e uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2820 scores 1,061 against the A6-9220e's 1,056 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron N2820.
| Feature | Celeron N2820 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.39 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz+33% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,061 | 1,056 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 400 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2820 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9220e uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the Celeron N2820 versus DDR4-2133 on the A6-9220e — the A6-9220e supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N2820) vs 1 (A6-9220e). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2820) vs 8 (A6-9220e) — the A6-9220e offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2820) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220e).
| Feature | Celeron N2820 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR4-2133+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2820) / not specified (A6-9220e). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2820) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9220e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2820 targets Netbook. Direct competitor: Celeron N2820 rivals AMD A6-6310.
| Feature | Celeron N2820 | A6-9220e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | AMD Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Netbook | — |
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