CPU
GPU
Athlon 5150
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
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 Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is on rank 1065, 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 Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5150 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+109%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Athlon 5150 and Pentium Dual Core SU4100
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.
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,409 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5150 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Athlon 5150 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5150 scores 1,415 against the Pentium Dual Core SU4100's 1,409 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+23% | 1.3 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 2 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,415 | 1,409 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5150 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon 5150) / not specified (Pentium Dual Core SU4100). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5150 launched at $21 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 debuted at $134. At current prices ($21 vs $10), the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5150 delivers 67.4 pts/$ vs 140.9 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 — making the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 the 70.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5150 | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21-84% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $21 | $10-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4 | 140.9+109% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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