CPU
GPU
Celeron N4000
Athlon II X3 415e
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 N4000 is positioned at rank 126 and the Athlon II X3 415e is on rank 798, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 N4000 and Athlon II X3 415e
Celeron N4000
The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.
Athlon II X3 415e
The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 415e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 415e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Athlon II X3 415e's 1,481 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon II X3 415e. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 415e.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+127% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,472 | 1,481 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N4000 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 415e debuted at $75. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 415e is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N4000 delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 98.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 415e — making the Athlon II X3 415e the 67.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $75-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.1 | 98.7+101% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2010 |
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