Celeron N2910 vs Athlon II X4 620e
Celeron N2910
Athlon II X4 620e
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 N2910 is positioned at rank 833 and the Athlon II X4 620e is on rank 605, so the Athlon II X4 620e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2910
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 620e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2910 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 N2910 and Athlon II X4 620e
Celeron N2910
The Celeron N2910 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 2,907 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II X4 620e
The Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N2910 and Athlon II X4 620e share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron N2910 versus 2.6 GHz on the Athlon II X4 620e — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 620e (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Celeron N2910 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses Propus (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2910 scores 2,907 against the Athlon II X4 620e's 2,906 — a 0% lead for the Celeron N2910. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Propus (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,907 | 2,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 210 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 700 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2910 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X4 620e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1066 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 620e 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 N2910) vs 0 (Athlon II X4 620e) — the Celeron N2910 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2910) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X4 620e).
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2910) / not specified (Athlon II X4 620e). The Celeron N2910 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Athlon II X4 620e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2910 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2910 rivals AMD A4-6210.
| Feature | Celeron N2910 | Athlon II X4 620e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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