Athlon 5150 vs Celeron 1020E
Athlon 5150
Celeron 1020E
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 Athlon 5150 is positioned at rank 314 and the Celeron 1020E is on rank 951, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5150 and Celeron 1020E
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron 1020E
The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1020E offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020E. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron 1020E uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Celeron 1020E's 1,406 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,406 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1020E uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5150 versus DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1020E — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (Athlon 5150) vs 2 (Celeron 1020E). PCIe lanes: 4 (Athlon 5150) vs 16 (Celeron 1020E) — the Celeron 1020E offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM1 (Athlon 5150) and QM77,HM76 (Celeron 1020E).
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600+53233% | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | 16 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 16+300% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 5150) vs VT-x (Celeron 1020E). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) and HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1020E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900; Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5150 launched at $21 MSRP, while the Celeron 1020E debuted at $86. At current prices ($21 vs $20), the Celeron 1020E is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5150 delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 70.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 1020E — making the Celeron 1020E the 4.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21-76% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $21 | $20-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4 | 70.3+4% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2013 |
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