Celeron N4000C vs Phenom X4 9150e

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4000C

2 / 2

1,430

+0.2%

1,427

0.0%

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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 N4000C is positioned at rank 721 and the Phenom X4 9150e is on rank 438, so the Phenom X4 9150e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C

#708

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1026%

#709

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1011%

#710

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

928%

#711

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

924%

#712

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

915%

#714

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

884%

#715

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

848%

#716

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

846%

#717

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

823%

#721

Celeron N4000C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9150e

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

6553%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6192%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4496%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1354%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1073%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

938%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

538%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

531%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

483%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

483%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

478%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

465%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

458%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

456%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

452%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

99%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

99%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

98%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

97%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

97%

#438

Phenom X4 9150e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#444

Pentium G4560T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $20

98%

#449

Ryzen 5 1400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $91

96%

#450

Celeron G1850

MSRP: $42|Avg: $30

95%

#451

Celeron G3900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $70

95%

#453

Phenom X4 9100e

MSRP: $200|Avg: $35

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4000C (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4000C	Phenom X4 9150e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom X4 9150e (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4000C	Phenom X4 9150e
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 N4000C Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000C and Phenom X4 9150e

Celeron N4000C

The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N4000C 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 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C versus 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C. The Phenom X4 9150e is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4000C scores 1,430 against the Phenom X4 9150e's 1,427 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N4000C. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e.

Feature	Celeron N4000C	Phenom X4 9150e
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+44%	1.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	—	Agena (2007−2008)
PassMark	1,430	1,427

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4000C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X4 9150e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.