Athlon Neo MV-40 vs Celeron G550
Athlon Neo MV-40
Celeron G550
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 Neo MV-40 is positioned at rank 1020 and the Celeron G550 is on rank 698, so the Celeron G550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+200%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Neo MV-40 and Celeron G550
Athlon Neo MV-40
The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron G550
The Celeron G550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,275 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Athlon Neo MV-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron G550 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron G550 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G550 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G550. The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the Huron (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G550 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo MV-40 scores 1,274 against the Celeron G550's 1,275 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G550.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Huron (2009) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,274 | 1,275 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 379 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G550 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G550 — the Celeron G550 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G550 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) vs 16 (Celeron G550) — the Celeron G550 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40) and H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550).
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40) / VT-x (Celeron G550). The Celeron G550 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G550 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G550 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon Neo MV-40 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G550 debuted at $52. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Athlon Neo MV-40 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon Neo MV-40 delivers 254.8 pts/$ vs 85.0 pts/$ for the Celeron G550 — making the Athlon Neo MV-40 the 99.9% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | Celeron G550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $52-48% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 254.8+200% | 85.0 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2012 |
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