Celeron N2840 vs A4-5050
Celeron N2840
A4-5050
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 N2840 is positioned at rank 157 and the A4-5050 is on rank 831, so the Celeron N2840 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2840
Performance Per Dollar A4-5050
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2840 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2840 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2840 and A4-5050
Celeron N2840
The Celeron N2840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 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: 1,331 points. Launch price was $69.
A4-5050
The A4-5050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2840 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-5050 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-5050 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Celeron N2840 versus 1.5 GHz on the A4-5050 — a 52.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N2840. The Celeron N2840 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-5050 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2840 scores 1,331 against the A4-5050's 1,328 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2840. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 230 vs 180, a 24.4% lead for the Celeron N2840 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.58 GHz+72% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.16 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,328 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 230+28% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 430 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2840 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-5050 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The A4-5050 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N2840) vs 1 (A4-5050). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2840) vs 8 (A4-5050) — the A4-5050 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2840) vs AMD-V (A4-5050). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2840) and Radeon HD 8330 (A4-5050) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2840 targets Netbook, A4-5050 targets Entry Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310; A4-5050 rivals Pentium N3530.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | A4-5050 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon HD 8330 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Netbook | Entry Laptop |
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