Celeron N3060 vs Athlon Neo MV-40

CPU

GPU

Celeron N3060

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.48 GHz2016

Athlon Neo MV-40

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3060

2 / 2

1,267

0.0%

Celeron 857

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

1,274

+0.6%

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 N3060 is positioned at rank 173 and the Athlon Neo MV-40 is on rank 1020, so the Celeron N3060 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 N3060

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

347%

#162

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

342%

#163

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

314%

#164

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

313%

#165

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

310%

#167

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

299%

#168

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

287%

#169

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

286%

#170

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

279%

#173

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40

#1008

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2303%

#1009

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2269%

#1010

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2083%

#1011

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2074%

#1012

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2055%

#1014

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1984%

#1015

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1903%

#1016

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1900%

#1017

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1849%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

100%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

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 Celeron N3060 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3060	Athlon Neo MV-40
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Athlon Neo MV-40 (2009) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3060	Athlon Neo MV-40
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2052%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($5)

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 N3060 Benchmark Check

Athlon Neo MV-40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3060 and Athlon Neo MV-40

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.

Athlon Neo MV-40

The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N3060 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon Neo MV-40 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N3060 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060. The Celeron N3060 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses Huron (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3060 scores 1,267 against the Athlon Neo MV-40's 1,274 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon Neo MV-40.

Feature	Celeron N3060	Athlon Neo MV-40
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.48 GHz+55%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Huron (2009)
PassMark	1,267	1,274

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Celeron N3060 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — the Celeron N3060 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N3060 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3060) vs 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) — the Celeron N3060 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3060) and AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40).

Feature	Celeron N3060	Athlon Neo MV-40
Socket	FCBGA1170	ASB1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+79900%	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	8	4 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3060) / not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.