Celeron N4020
VS
A4-6320

Celeron N4020 vs A4-6320

Intel

Celeron N4020

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2019
VS
AMD

A4-6320

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2013

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 N4020 is positioned at rank 993 and the A4-6320 is on rank 675, so the A4-6320 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 N4020

#981
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2045%
#982
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2015%
#983
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1849%
#984
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1841%
#985
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1824%
#987
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1762%
#988
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1689%
#989
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1686%
#990
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1641%
#993
Celeron N4020
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
100%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
100%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
98%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
98%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
97%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
97%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#1005
Pentium P6000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
95%
#1007
Core i7-3630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
#1008
Core i7-3610QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-6320

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
12210%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
11537%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
8377%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2524%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1999%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1749%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1002%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
988%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
900%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
900%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
890%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
866%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
854%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
850%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
843%
#675
A4-6320
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#676
Pentium G2130
MSRP: $75|Avg: $8
100%
#677
Core i5-4460S
MSRP: $182|Avg: $50
100%
#678
Core i7-6700K
MSRP: $350|Avg: $142
100%
#680
Pentium G3420T
MSRP: $75|Avg: $40
100%
#681
Core i5-3570
MSRP: $194|Avg: $35
100%
#682
Pentium G3450T
MSRP: $75|Avg: $45
99%
#683
Celeron E3200
MSRP: $43|Avg: $5
99%
#684
Core i5-3470
MSRP: $184|Avg: $55
99%
#685
Core i5-3450S
MSRP: $174|Avg: $20
99%
#686
Core i7-5820K
MSRP: $389|Avg: $103
99%
#687
Core i3-4330
MSRP: $138|Avg: $60
99%
#689
Core i7-7700T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $75
97%
#690
Core i3-4150T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $30
97%
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 N4020 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4020A4-6320
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-6320 (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N4020A4-6320
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4020 and A4-6320

Intel

Celeron N4020

The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A4-6320

The A4-6320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,532 points. Launch price was $50.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4020 and A4-6320 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 versus 4 GHz on the A4-6320 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the A4-6320 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron N4020 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-6320 uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4020 scores 1,535 against the A4-6320's 1,532 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N4020.

FeatureCeleron N4020A4-6320
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
4 GHz+43%
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
3.8 GHz+245%
L3 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1024 kB
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,535
1,532
Geekbench 6 Single
433
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4020 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-6320 uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4020A4-6320
Socket
FCBGA1090
FM2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4020) / AMD-V (A4-6320). The A4-6320 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8370D), while the Celeron N4020 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-6320 targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-6320 rivals Pentium G3250.

FeatureCeleron N4020A4-6320
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8370D
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Desktop