Celeron N2940 vs A6-9220e

Celeron N2940

4 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.25 GHz2014

A6-9220e

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2940

4 / 4

1,054

0.0%

Core Duo T2050

Celeron 857

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

1,056

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 N2940 is positioned at rank 1085 and the A6-9220e is on rank 930, so the A6-9220e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2940

#1073

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2979%

#1074

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2935%

#1075

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2694%

#1076

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2682%

#1077

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2658%

#1079

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2566%

#1080

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2461%

#1081

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2457%

#1082

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2391%

#1085

Celeron N2940

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

98%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

96%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

96%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

95%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-9220e

#918

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1667%

#919

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1643%

#920

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1508%

#921

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1501%

#922

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1487%

#924

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1436%

#925

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1377%

#926

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1375%

#927

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1338%

#930

A6-9220e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-9220e (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2940	A6-9220e
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron N2940 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2940	A6-9220e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron N2940 Benchmark Check

A6-9220e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2940 and A6-9220e

Celeron N2940

The Celeron N2940 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 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: 1,054 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2940 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-9220e offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2940 versus 2.4 GHz on the A6-9220e — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A6-9220e (base: 1.83 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron N2940 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 N2940 scores 1,054 against the A6-9220e's 1,056 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-9220e.

Feature	Celeron N2940	A6-9220e
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.25 GHz	2.4 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.83 GHz+14%	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	1,054	1,056
Geekbench 6 Single	240	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	850	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2940 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-1333 on the Celeron N2940 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 N2940) vs 1 (A6-9220e). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N2940) vs 8 (A6-9220e) — the A6-9220e offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N2940) and AMD BGA soldered (A6-9220e).

Feature	Celeron N2940	A6-9220e
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333	DDR4-2133+33%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	8+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2940) / not specified (A6-9220e). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2940) and AMD Radeon R4 (A6-9220e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2940 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N2940 rivals AMD A6-6310.