CPU
GPU
Celeron G550
Athlon Neo MV-40
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 G550 is positioned at rank 698 and the Athlon Neo MV-40 is on rank 1020, 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 Celeron G550
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G550 | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G550 | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+200%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 G550 and Athlon Neo MV-40
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron G550 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon Neo MV-40 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron G550 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G550 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Celeron G550. The Celeron G550 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses Huron (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron G550 scores 1,275 against the Athlon Neo MV-40's 1,274 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron G550.
| Feature | Celeron G550 | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+63% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Huron (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,275 | 1,274 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 379 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 663 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G550 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Celeron G550 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — 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: 16 (Celeron G550) vs 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) — the Celeron G550 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H61,B65,H67,Z68 (Celeron G550) and AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40).
| Feature | Celeron G550 | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron G550) / not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40). 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 | Celeron G550 | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G550 launched at $52 MSRP, while the Athlon Neo MV-40 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $5), the Athlon Neo MV-40 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G550 delivers 85.0 pts/$ vs 254.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Neo MV-40 — making the Athlon Neo MV-40 the 99.9% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G550 | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52-48% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.0 | 254.8+200% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2009 |
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