CPU
GPU
Pentium N3510
A6-9220C
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 Pentium N3510 is positioned at rank 1180 and the A6-9220C is on rank 931, so the A6-9220C offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3510
Performance Per Dollar A6-9220C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3510 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ 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 Pentium N3510 and A6-9220C
Pentium N3510
The Pentium N3510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,040 points. Launch price was $161.
A6-9220C
The A6-9220C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT4. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,053 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3510 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-9220C offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3510 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium N3510 versus 2.7 GHz on the A6-9220C — a 29.8% clock advantage for the A6-9220C (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium N3510 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-9220C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3510 scores 1,040 against the A6-9220C's 1,053 — a 1.2% lead for the A6-9220C.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+11% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,040 | 1,053+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3510 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-9220C uses FT4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FT4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
The A6-9220C includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Pentium N3510 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium N3510 | A6-9220C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
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