CPU
GPU
A4-9120C
Celeron 847
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 847 is on rank 1093, so the A4-9120C 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 847
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-9120C | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-9120C | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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.
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-9120C and Celeron 847
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 847
The Celeron 847 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
Both the A4-9120C and Celeron 847 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 — a 37% clock advantage for the A4-9120C. The A4-9120C uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 847 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-9120C scores 1,258 against the Celeron 847's 1,270 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron 847. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 418 vs 196, a 72.3% lead for the A4-9120C that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+45% | 1.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,258 | 1,270 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 418+113% | 196 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 354 |
Memory & Platform
The A4-9120C uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 847 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A4-9120C versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 847 — the A4-9120C supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 847 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 847). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-9120C) vs 16 (Celeron 847) — the Celeron 847 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-9120C) vs VT-x (Celeron 847). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R4 (A4-9120C) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron 847) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook, Celeron 847 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350; Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R4 | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x |
| Target Use | Chromebook | Budget |
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