Celeron J4115 vs Pro A12-8800B

Celeron J4115

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2019

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J4115

4 / 4

2,688

+0.8%

2,667

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B

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Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron J4115 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron J4115	Pro A12-8800B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pro A12-8800B (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron J4115	Pro A12-8800B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron J4115 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J4115 and Pro A12-8800B

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.

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron J4115 and Pro A12-8800B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 versus 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Celeron J4115 uses the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pro A12-8800B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4115 scores 2,688 against the Pro A12-8800B's 2,667 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron J4115.

Feature	Celeron J4115	Pro A12-8800B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz+36%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2048 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Gemini Lake (2019)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,688	2,667
Geekbench 6 Single	—	528
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J4115 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pro A12-8800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Celeron J4115 versus DDR3-2133 on the Pro A12-8800B — the Celeron J4115 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pro A12-8800B 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: 6 (Celeron J4115) vs 16 (Pro A12-8800B) — the Pro A12-8800B offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: BGA1090 (Celeron J4115) and Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B).

Feature	Celeron J4115	Pro A12-8800B
Socket	FCBGA1090	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2400+79900%	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	8	64 GB+838860700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	6	16+167%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron J4115) vs AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4115) and Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.