Celeron N4020C vs A10-6790B
Celeron N4020C
A10-6790B
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 N4020C is positioned at rank 575 and the A10-6790B is on rank 947, so the Celeron N4020C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020C
Performance Per Dollar A10-6790B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4020C | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4020C | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 N4020C and A10-6790B
Celeron N4020C
The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.
A10-6790B
The A10-6790B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,546 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4020C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-6790B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6790B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C versus 4.3 GHz on the A10-6790B — a 42.3% clock advantage for the A10-6790B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The A10-6790B is built on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4020C scores 1,537 against the A10-6790B's 1,546 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-6790B.
| Feature | Celeron N4020C | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 4 GHz+264% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 4096 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,537 | 1,546 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4020C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-6790B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4020C | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4020C) / AMD-V (A10-6790B). The A10-6790B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8670D), while the Celeron N4020C requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6790B targets Office. Direct competitor: A10-6790B rivals Core i3-4330.
| Feature | Celeron N4020C | A10-6790B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8670D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Office |
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