Celeron N2805 vs Athlon 5150
Celeron N2805
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 N2805 is positioned at rank 250 and the Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, so the Celeron N2805 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ 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 N2805 and Athlon 5150
Celeron N2805
The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.
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 N2805 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Celeron N2805 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2805 scores 1,430 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 1.1% lead for the Celeron N2805.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.46 GHz | 1.6 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,430+1% | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2805 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron N2805 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 40.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5150 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 4 — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 4 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FCBGA1170 (Celeron N2805) and AM1 (Athlon 5150).
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | 1600+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | 16+300% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) (Celeron N2805) and Radeon R3 Graphics (Athlon 5150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100; Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | true |
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