Celeron N2805 vs Phenom X4 9150e
Celeron N2805
Phenom X4 9150e
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 Phenom X4 9150e is on rank 438, 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 Phenom X4 9150e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2805 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom X4 9150e
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.
Phenom X4 9150e
The Phenom X4 9150e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2805 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9150e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9150e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9150e. The Celeron N2805 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2805 scores 1,430 against the Phenom X4 9150e's 1,427 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2805. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2805 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.46 GHz | 1.8 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.46 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,430 | 1,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2805 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron N2805) / not specified (Phenom X4 9150e). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Phenom X4 9150e requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.
| Feature | Celeron N2805 | Phenom X4 9150e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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