A8 Pro-7150B vs Celeron N4020C

A8 Pro-7150B

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Celeron N4020C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8 Pro-7150B

4 / 4

1,541

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N4020C

2 / 2

1,537

0.0%

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 Pro-7150B is positioned at rank 1073 and the Celeron N4020C is on rank 575, so the Celeron N4020C 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 A8 Pro-7150B

#1061

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2857%

#1062

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2815%

#1063

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2584%

#1064

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2573%

#1065

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2549%

#1067

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2462%

#1068

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2360%

#1069

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2356%

#1070

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2293%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4020C

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#563

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

763%

#564

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

752%

#565

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#566

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

687%

#567

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

681%

#569

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

658%

#570

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#571

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#572

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#575

Celeron N4020C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

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 N4020C (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A8 Pro-7150B	Celeron N4020C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8 Pro-7150B (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A8 Pro-7150B	Celeron N4020C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

A8 Pro-7150B Benchmark Check

Celeron N4020C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8 Pro-7150B and Celeron N4020C

A8 Pro-7150B

The A8 Pro-7150B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,541 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N4020C

The Celeron N4020C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,537 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A8 Pro-7150B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N4020C offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A8 Pro-7150B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A8 Pro-7150B versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020C — a 13.3% clock advantage for the A8 Pro-7150B (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A8 Pro-7150B is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the A8 Pro-7150B scores 1,541 against the Celeron N4020C's 1,537 — a 0.3% lead for the A8 Pro-7150B.

Feature	A8 Pro-7150B	Celeron N4020C
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+73%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	4096 kB	—
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Kaveri (2014−2015)	—
PassMark	1,541	1,537

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Memory & Platform

The A8 Pro-7150B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4020C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8 Pro-7150B	Celeron N4020C
Socket	FP3	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—