A4-5150M vs Celeron N4120

A4-5150M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Celeron N4120

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-5150M

2 / 2

2,446

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N4120

4 / 4

2,463

+0.7%

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 N4120 is on rank 1239, so the A4-5150M 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 A4-5150M

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

98%

#535

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

720%

#536

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

709%

#537

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

651%

#538

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

648%

#539

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

642%

#541

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

620%

#542

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

595%

#543

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

594%

#544

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

578%

#547

A4-5150M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4120

#1227

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

15524%

#1228

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

15296%

#1229

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

14042%

#1230

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

13979%

#1231

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

13851%

#1233

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

13376%

#1234

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

12825%

#1235

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

12804%

#1236

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

12460%

#1239

Celeron N4120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

97%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

90%

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 N4120 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A4-5150M	Celeron N4120
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 (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-5150M (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A4-5150M	Celeron N4120
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.

A4-5150M Benchmark Check

Celeron N4120 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5150M and Celeron N4120

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 N4120

The Celeron N4120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 2,463 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A4-5150M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron N4120 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N4120 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4120 — a 23.7% 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 N4120 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5150M scores 2,446 against the Celeron N4120's 2,463 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N4120. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5150M vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4120.

Feature	A4-5150M	Celeron N4120
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 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)	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
PassMark	2,446	2,463
Geekbench 6 Single	300	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-5150M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4120 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-5150M	Celeron N4120
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5150M) / not specified (Celeron N4120). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Celeron N4120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.