Celeron N3350 vs A9-9420e
Celeron N3350
A9-9420e
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 N3350 is positioned at rank 1068 and the A9-9420e is on rank 833, so the A9-9420e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3350
Performance Per Dollar A9-9420e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($107) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3350 | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N3350 and A9-9420e
Celeron N3350
The Celeron N3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,112 points. Launch price was $24.
A9-9420e
The A9-9420e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 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: 1,101 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N3350 and A9-9420e share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N3350 versus 2.5 GHz on the A9-9420e — a 4.1% clock advantage for the A9-9420e. The Celeron N3350 uses the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A9-9420e uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3350 scores 1,112 against the A9-9420e's 1,101 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N3350.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,112 | 1,101 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 450 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3350 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A9-9420e uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4-2400 on the Celeron N3350 versus 2133 on the A9-9420e — the A9-9420e supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A9-9420e supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron N3350) vs 1 (A9-9420e). PCIe lanes: 6 (Celeron N3350) vs 4 (A9-9420e) — the Celeron N3350 offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Celeron N3350) and FT4,FP4 (A9-9420e).
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | BGA |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-2400 | 2133+53225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+52428700% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6+50% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Celeron N3350) vs true (A9-9420e). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 500 (Celeron N3350) and Radeon R5 Graphics (A9-9420e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3350 targets Entry Level Laptop/NUC. Direct competitor: Celeron N3350 rivals AMD A4-9120; A9-9420e rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | Celeron N3350 | A9-9420e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 500 | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | true |
| Target Use | Entry Level Laptop/NUC | — |
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