Celeron N4000 vs Phenom X4 9450e
Celeron N4000
Phenom X4 9450e
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 Phenom X4 9450e is on rank 1093, 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 Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1350%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
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 Phenom X4 9450e
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.
Phenom X4 9450e
The Phenom X4 9450e 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: 2.1 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: 1,455 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X4 9450e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9450e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X4 9450e — a 21.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000. The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Phenom X4 9450e's 1,455 — a 1.2% lead for the Celeron N4000. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+24% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,472+1% | 1,455 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N4000 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9450e debuted at $450. At current prices ($30 vs $430), the Celeron N4000 is $400 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N4000 delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 3.4 pts/$ for the Phenom X4 9450e — making the Celeron N4000 the 174.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-76% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-93% | $430 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.1+1344% | 3.4 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2008 |
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