Celeron 1020E vs Athlon 5150
Celeron 1020E
Athlon 5150
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 Celeron 1020E is positioned at rank 951 and the Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, 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 Celeron 1020E
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1020E | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1020E | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($20) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
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 Celeron 1020E and Athlon 5150
Celeron 1020E
The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1020E packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020E. The Celeron 1020E uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1020E scores 1,406 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+38% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,406 | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1020E uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1020E versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron 1020E) vs 1 (Athlon 5150). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1020E) vs 4 (Athlon 5150) — the Celeron 1020E offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: QM77,HM76 (Celeron 1020E) and AM1 (Athlon 5150).
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G2 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | 1600+53233% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+104857500% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+300% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Celeron 1020E) vs true (Athlon 5150). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1020E) and Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M; Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | true |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1020E launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon 5150 debuted at $21. At current prices ($20 vs $21), the Celeron 1020E is $1 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 1020E delivers 70.3 pts/$ vs 67.4 pts/$ for the Athlon 5150 — making the Celeron 1020E the 4.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 1020E | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $21-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-5% | $21 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.3+4% | 67.4 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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