Celeron J4115 vs PRO A12-9800B

Celeron J4115

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2019

PRO A12-9800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron J4115

4 / 4

2,688

0.0%

2,705

+0.6%

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800B

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 A12-9800B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The PRO A12-9800B (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron J4115	PRO A12-9800B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

PRO A12-9800B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron J4115 and PRO A12-9800B

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 A12-9800B

The PRO A12-9800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,705 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron J4115 and PRO A12-9800B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 versus 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B — a 36.1% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800B (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Celeron J4115 uses the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A12-9800B uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron J4115 scores 2,688 against the PRO A12-9800B's 2,705 — a 0.6% lead for the PRO A12-9800B.

Feature	Celeron J4115	PRO A12-9800B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+44%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2048 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Gemini Lake (2019)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,688	2,705

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron J4115 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A12-9800B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron J4115	PRO A12-9800B
Socket	FCBGA1090	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	6	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron J4115) / not specified (PRO A12-9800B). The Celeron J4115 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the PRO A12-9800B requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.