A4-5150M vs Celeron N4100
A4-5150M
Celeron N4100
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 A4-5150M is positioned at rank 547 and the Celeron N4100 is on rank 330, so the Celeron N4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-5150M
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-5150M | Celeron N4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-5150M | Celeron N4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 A4-5150M and Celeron N4100
A4-5150M
The A4-5150M 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron N4100
The Celeron N4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 2,453 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The A4-5150M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N4100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N4100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N4100 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A4-5150M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N4100 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5150M scores 2,446 against the Celeron N4100's 2,453 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4100. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5150M vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4100.
| Feature | A4-5150M | Celeron N4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+38% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+145% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 2,446 | 2,453 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-5150M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4100 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A4-5150M | Celeron N4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5150M) / not specified (Celeron N4100). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Celeron N4100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | A4-5150M | Celeron N4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8350G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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