A4-5150M
VS
Xeon D-1602

A4-5150M vs Xeon D-1602

AMD

A4-5150M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Xeon D-1602

2 Cores4 Thrd27 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

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 Xeon D-1602 is on rank 799, 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 Xeon D-1602

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
16896%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3190%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2834%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2190%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
100%
#460
Xeon E5-2686 V3
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160
98%
#460
Xeon Gold 6242R
MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779
98%
#462
Xeon W-2175
MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180
98%
#463
EPYC 75F3
MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799
97%
#464
Xeon W-3375
MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000
97%
#799
Xeon D-1602
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#800
Xeon E5-2428L
MSRP: $692|Avg: $42
100%
#803
Opteron 6380
MSRP: $551|Avg: $111
99%
#812
Xeon E3-1220L
MSRP: $189|Avg: $27
97%
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 Xeon D-1602 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA4-5150MXeon D-1602
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 (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 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.
InsightA4-5150MXeon D-1602
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-5150M and Xeon D-1602

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon D-1602

The Xeon D-1602 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,459 points. Launch price was $106.

Processing Power

The A4-5150M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Xeon D-1602's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon D-1602 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A4-5150M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon D-1602 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5150M scores 2,446 against the Xeon D-1602's 2,459 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon D-1602. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5150M vs 3 MB on the Xeon D-1602.

FeatureA4-5150MXeon D-1602
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+3%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz+8%
2.5 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
3 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512 kB
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Richland (2013−2014)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
2,446
2,459
Geekbench 6 Single
300
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Memory & Platform

The A4-5150M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon D-1602 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA4-5150MXeon D-1602
Socket
FS1r2
FCBGA1667
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 (Xeon D-1602). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Xeon D-1602 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.

FeatureA4-5150MXeon D-1602
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8350G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop