CPU
GPU
A4-9120C
Celeron 3765U
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 A4-9120C is positioned at rank 855 and the Celeron 3765U is on rank 445, so the Celeron 3765U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-9120C
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3765U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-9120C | Celeron 3765U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-9120C | Celeron 3765U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A4-9120C and Celeron 3765U
A4-9120C
The A4-9120C 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. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.
Celeron 3765U
The Celeron 3765U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
Both the A4-9120C and Celeron 3765U share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 3765U — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Celeron 3765U. The A4-9120C uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 3765U uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-9120C scores 1,258 against the Celeron 3765U's 1,252 — a 0.5% lead for the A4-9120C.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Celeron 3765U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.9 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 1,258 | 1,252 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 418 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-9120C uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 3765U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A4-9120C versus DDR3L-1600 on the Celeron 3765U — the A4-9120C supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 3765U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-9120C) vs 2 (Celeron 3765U). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-9120C) vs 12 (Celeron 3765U) — the Celeron 3765U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Celeron 3765U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 12+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-9120C) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3765U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R4 (A4-9120C) and HD Graphics (Broadwell) (Celeron 3765U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook, Celeron 3765U targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350; Celeron 3765U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Celeron 3765U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R4 | HD Graphics (Broadwell) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Chromebook | Budget |
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