Celeron N3060 vs Athlon X2 QL-60
Celeron N3060
Athlon X2 QL-60
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 X2 QL-60 is on rank 783, so the Celeron N3060 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3060
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X2 QL-60
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3060 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Athlon X2 QL-60
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 X2 QL-60
The Athlon X2 QL-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,273 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3060 and Athlon X2 QL-60 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.48 GHz on the Celeron N3060 versus 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-60 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Celeron N3060. The Celeron N3060 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X2 QL-60 uses Lion (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3060 scores 1,267 against the Athlon X2 QL-60's 1,273 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X2 QL-60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.48 GHz+31% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Lion (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,267 | 1,273 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3060 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X2 QL-60 uses S1 (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 X2 QL-60 — the Celeron N3060 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Celeron N3060) vs 0 (Athlon X2 QL-60) — the Celeron N3060 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3060) and AMD S1 (Athlon X2 QL-60).
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+79900% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N3060) / not specified (Athlon X2 QL-60). The Celeron N3060 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Athlon X2 QL-60 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3060 rivals AMD E2-9010.
| Feature | Celeron N3060 | Athlon X2 QL-60 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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