A8-8600P vs Celeron N4120
A8-8600P
Celeron N4120
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 A8-8600P is positioned at rank 948 and the Celeron N4120 is on rank 1239, so the A8-8600P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-8600P
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-8600P | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-8600P | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A8-8600P and Celeron N4120
A8-8600P
The A8-8600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.
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.
Processing Power
Both the A8-8600P and Celeron N4120 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A8-8600P versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4120 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the A8-8600P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A8-8600P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N4120 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-8600P scores 2,464 against the Celeron N4120's 2,463 — a 0% lead for the A8-8600P.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+45% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo (2015−2018) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,464 | 2,463 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,160 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 499 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-8600P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4120 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-8600P) / not specified (Celeron N4120). The A8-8600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Celeron N4120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U.
| Feature | A8-8600P | Celeron N4120 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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