Celeron N3060 vs A4-9120C
Celeron N3060
A4-9120C
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 A4-9120C is on rank 855, 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 A4-9120C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A4-9120C
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.
A4-9120C
The A4-9120C 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. Max frequency: 1.6 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: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3060 and A4-9120C share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060. The Celeron N3060 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-9120C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3060 scores 1,267 against the A4-9120C's 1,258 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N3060.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+55% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,267 | 1,258 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 418 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-9120C uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3060 versus DDR4-1866 on the A4-9120C — the Celeron N3060 supports 199% 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 (A4-9120C). PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3060) vs 8 (A4-9120C) — the A4-9120C offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+39900% | DDR4-1866 |
| 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. Virtualization support: true (Celeron N3060) vs AMD-V (A4-9120C). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3060) and Radeon R4 (A4-9120C) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010; A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | A4-9120C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | Radeon R4 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Chromebook |
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