Athlon 5150 vs Celeron N2805

Athlon 5150 vs Celeron N2805 Performance Spectrum

Athlon 5150

4 / 4

1,415

0.0%

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Celeron N2805

2 / 2

1,430

+1.1%

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.

Athlon 5150 vs Celeron N2805 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon 5150 vs Celeron N2805: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon 5150

2014

Why buy it

✅Includes a boxed cooler (true), unlike Celeron N2805.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,415 vs 1,430).
❌Launch MSRP is still $21 MSRP, while Celeron N2805 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌525% higher power demand at 25W vs 4W.

Celeron N2805

2013

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 4W instead of 25W, a 21W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon 5150.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon 5150 better than Celeron N2805?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon 5150 is ahead with a 2.9% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Celeron N2805 pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Celeron N2805 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon 5150 is the better buy right now. Athlon 5150 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $21 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 2.9% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Celeron N2805 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (67.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon 5150 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon 5150 vs Celeron N2805 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 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.

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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.

Feature	Athlon 5150	Celeron 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 50.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5150 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 — 300% 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).

Feature	Athlon 5150	Celeron 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	Yes	No
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.