Celeron N2840 vs A4-6300B
Celeron N2840
A4-6300B
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 A4-6300B is on rank 745, 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 A4-6300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2840 | A4-6300B |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2840 | A4-6300B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-6300B
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.
A4-6300B
The A4-6300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,328 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2840 and A4-6300B share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Celeron N2840 versus 3.9 GHz on the A4-6300B — a 40.7% clock advantage for the A4-6300B (base: 2.16 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Celeron N2840 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A4-6300B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2840 scores 1,331 against the A4-6300B's 1,328 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2840. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 230 vs 415, a 57.4% lead for the A4-6300B that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | A4-6300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.58 GHz | 3.9 GHz+51% |
| Base Clock | 2.16 GHz | 3.7 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,331 | 1,328 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 230 | 415+80% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 430 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2840 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-6300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1333 memory speed. The A4-6300B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2840) vs 16 (A4-6300B) — the A4-6300B offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2840) and A55,A58,A68H,A75,A78,A88X (A4-6300B).
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | A4-6300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron N2840) vs AMD-V (A4-6300B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2840) and Radeon HD 8370D (A4-6300B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2840 targets Netbook, A4-6300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2840 rivals AMD A6-6310; A4-6300B rivals Pentium G3240.
| Feature | Celeron N2840 | A4-6300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon HD 8370D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Netbook | Business Desktop |
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