Celeron N3060 vs A4-1250
Celeron N3060
A4-1250
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 N3060 is positioned at rank 173 and the A4-1250 is on rank 1023, so the Celeron N3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060
Performance Per Dollar A4-1250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | A4-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | A4-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+254%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 N3060 and A4-1250
Celeron N3060
The Celeron N3060 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.48 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,267 points. Launch price was $107.
A4-1250
The A4-1250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3060 and A4-1250 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 versus 1 GHz on the A4-1250 — a 85.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060. The Celeron N3060 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-1250 uses Temash (2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3060 scores 1,267 against the A4-1250's 1,258 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N3060. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+148% | 1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Temash (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,267 | 1,258 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 111 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 188 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-1250 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3060 versus DDR3L 1333 MHz on the A4-1250 — the A4-1250 supports 180.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N3060) vs 1 (A4-1250). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3060) vs 8 (A4-1250) — the A4-1250 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3060) and FT3 (A4-1250).
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3L 1333 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 8+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3060) and Radeon HD 8210 (A4-1250) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1250 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010; A4-1250 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Radeon HD 8210 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N3060 launched at $107 MSRP, while the A4-1250 debuted at $100.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $100-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2013 |
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