Celeron N6211 vs A10-8700P

CPU

GPU

Celeron N6211

2 Cores2 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 3 GHz2022

A10-8700P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N6211

2 / 2

2,245

0.0%

2,254

+0.4%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-8700P

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MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1952%

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MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1923%

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Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1766%

#969

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1758%

#970

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1742%

#972

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1682%

#973

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1613%

#974

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1610%

#975

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1567%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

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MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#991

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MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

96%

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MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

96%

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 N6211 (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N6211	A10-8700P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Elkhart Lake (2022) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A10-8700P (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N6211	A10-8700P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

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 N6211 Benchmark Check

A10-8700P Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N6211 and A10-8700P

Celeron N6211

The Celeron N6211 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 July 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1493. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $54.

A10-8700P

The A10-8700P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,254 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N6211 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A10-8700P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-8700P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Celeron N6211 versus 3.2 GHz on the A10-8700P — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A10-8700P (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Celeron N6211 uses the Elkhart Lake (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the A10-8700P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N6211 scores 2,245 against the A10-8700P's 2,254 — a 0.4% lead for the A10-8700P.

Feature	Celeron N6211	A10-8700P
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.2 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.8 GHz+50%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2048 kB+33%
Process	10 nm-64%	28 nm
Architecture	Elkhart Lake (2022)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,245	2,254
Geekbench 6 Single	—	480
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,000

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N6211 uses the BGA1493 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A10-8700P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N6211	A10-8700P
Socket	BGA1493	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N6211) / AMD-V (A10-8700P). The A10-8700P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Celeron N6211 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-8700P targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-8700P rivals Core i5-5200U.