Athlon 5150
VS
Celeron N2805

Athlon 5150 vs Celeron N2805

AMD

Athlon 5150

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Celeron N2805

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.46 GHz2013

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 N2805 is on rank 250, so the Celeron N2805 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 Athlon 5150

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
4626%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
4371%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
3174%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
956%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
757%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
663%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
379%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
375%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
341%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
341%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
337%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
328%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
323%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
322%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
319%
#287
Core Ultra 9 285T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $549
100%
#288
Core i5-12500TE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $225
99%
#289
Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE
MSRP: $108|Avg: $70
98%
#290
Core i9-10900KF
MSRP: $509|Avg: $336
98%
#291
Core i9-14900T
MSRP: $549|Avg: $577
98%
#292
Core i5-13500T
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
98%
#293
Core i3-10300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49
98%
#294
Core i9-10900F
MSRP: $464|Avg: $300
98%
#295
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $429
98%
#296
Core i7-9700F
MSRP: $323|Avg: $200
98%
#314
Athlon 5150
MSRP: $21|Avg: $21
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805

#237
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
410%
#238
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
404%
#239
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
371%
#240
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
370%
#241
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
366%
#243
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
354%
#244
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
339%
#245
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
338%
#246
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
329%
#250
Celeron N2805
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Athlon 5150 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron N2805 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightAthlon 5150Celeron N2805
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($21)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightAthlon 5150Celeron N2805
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($21)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5150 and Celeron N2805

AMD

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.

Intel

Celeron N2805

The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.

Processing Power

The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N2805 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron N2805 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Celeron N2805's 1,430 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron N2805.

FeatureAthlon 5150Celeron N2805
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz+10%
1.46 GHz
Base Clock
1.46 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512K (per core)
Process
28 nm
22 nm-21%
Architecture
Kabini (2013−2014)
Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark
1,415
1,430+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N2805 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Athlon 5150 versus 1066 on the Celeron N2805 — the Athlon 5150 supports 40.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5150 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AM1 (Athlon 5150) and FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2805).

FeatureAthlon 5150Celeron N2805
Socket
AM1
FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
1600+50%
1066
Max RAM Capacity
16+300%
4
RAM Channels
1
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
4
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) and Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2805) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900; Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.

FeatureAthlon 5150Celeron N2805
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R3 Graphics
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
true
true