Celeron N4020
VS
A8 Pro-7150B

Celeron N4020 vs A8 Pro-7150B

Intel

Celeron N4020

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2019
VS
AMD

A8 Pro-7150B

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

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 N4020 is positioned at rank 993 and the A8 Pro-7150B is on rank 1073, so the Celeron N4020 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 N4020

#981
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2045%
#982
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2015%
#983
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1849%
#984
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1841%
#985
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1824%
#987
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1762%
#988
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1689%
#989
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1686%
#990
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1641%
#993
Celeron N4020
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#994
Core i7-4700EQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $180
100%
#995
Core i3-8145UE
MSRP: $281|Avg: $50
100%
#996
Core i7-4712MQ
MSRP: $378|Avg: $60
98%
#997
Core i7-3615QE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $100
98%
#998
Celeron M U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
98%
#999
3015Ce
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
97%
#1000
Core i7-4700MQ
MSRP: $383|Avg: $50
97%
#1001
Athlon II M340
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#1005
Pentium P6000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
95%
#1007
Core i7-3630QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
#1008
Core i7-3610QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8 Pro-7150B

#1061
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2857%
#1062
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2815%
#1063
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2584%
#1064
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2573%
#1065
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2549%
#1067
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2462%
#1068
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2360%
#1069
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2356%
#1070
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2293%
#1073
A8 Pro-7150B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
100%
#1074
A9-9420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
100%
#1075
Celeron B730
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
99%
#1078
A9-9425
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
99%
#1080
Core i5-4402E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $100
98%
#1081
A6-7000
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
98%
#1083
Core i5-2520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
97%
#1084
Core i7-2710QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $40
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4020 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4020A8 Pro-7150B
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8 Pro-7150B (2014) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N4020A8 Pro-7150B
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4020 and A8 Pro-7150B

Intel

Celeron N4020

The Celeron N4020 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 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: 1,535 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

A8 Pro-7150B

The A8 Pro-7150B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,541 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron N4020 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A8 Pro-7150B offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8 Pro-7150B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4020 versus 3.2 GHz on the A8 Pro-7150B — a 13.3% clock advantage for the A8 Pro-7150B (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Celeron N4020 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A8 Pro-7150B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4020 scores 1,535 against the A8 Pro-7150B's 1,541 — a 0.4% lead for the A8 Pro-7150B.

FeatureCeleron N4020A8 Pro-7150B
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.8 GHz
3.2 GHz+14%
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
1.9 GHz+73%
L3 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4096 kB
Process
14 nm-50%
28 nm
Architecture
Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
1,535
1,541
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4020 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8 Pro-7150B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4020A8 Pro-7150B
Socket
FCBGA1090
FP3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

The A8 Pro-7150B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Celeron N4020 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCeleron N4020A8 Pro-7150B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R5