CPU
GPU
Athlon II X3 415e
Celeron N4000
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 II X3 415e is positioned at rank 798 and the Celeron N4000 is on rank 126, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 415e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 415e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 II X3 415e and Celeron N4000
Athlon II X3 415e
The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.
Celeron N4000
The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 415e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron N4000 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 415e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Athlon II X3 415e uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N4000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 415e scores 1,481 against the Celeron N4000's 1,472 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X3 415e. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 415e vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 415e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+127% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,481 | 1,472 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 415e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 415e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 415e launched at $75 MSRP, while the Celeron N4000 debuted at $107. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Athlon II X3 415e is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 415e delivers 98.7 pts/$ vs 49.1 pts/$ for the Celeron N4000 — making the Athlon II X3 415e the 67.2% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 415e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-30% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 98.7+101% | 49.1 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2017 |
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