CPU
GPU
Athlon II X4 740
Celeron J4115
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. The Athlon II X4 740 is positioned at rank #522 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 740
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X4 740 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X4 740 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X4 740 and Celeron J4115
Athlon II X4 740
The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.
Celeron J4115
The Celeron J4115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,688 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II X4 740 and Celeron J4115 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 — a 38.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Athlon II X4 740 uses the Piledriver architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron J4115 uses Gemini Lake (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X4 740 scores 2,677 against the Celeron J4115's 2,688 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron J4115.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 740 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+48% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+78% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Piledriver | Gemini Lake (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,677 | 2,688 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X4 740 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J4115 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Athlon II X4 740 versus 2400 on the Celeron J4115 — the Celeron J4115 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon II X4 740 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon II X4 740) vs 6 (Celeron J4115) — the Athlon II X4 740 offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon II X4 740) and BGA1090 (Celeron J4115).
| Feature | Athlon II X4 740 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | 2400+79900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+838860700% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+167% | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X4 740) / true (Celeron J4115). The Celeron J4115 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Athlon II X4 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.
| Feature | Athlon II X4 740 | Celeron J4115 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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