Celeron N4020C
VS
A8 Pro-7150B

Celeron N4020C vs A8 Pro-7150B

Intel

Celeron N4020C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021
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 N4020C is positioned at rank 575 and the A8 Pro-7150B is on rank 1073, so the Celeron N4020C 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 N4020C

#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
100%
#563
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
763%
#564
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
752%
#565
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
691%
#566
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
687%
#567
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
681%
#569
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
658%
#570
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
631%
#571
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
630%
#572
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
613%
#575
Celeron N4020C
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#583
Processor N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $100
99%
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 N4020C (2021) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N4020CA8 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 (Legacy / 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 N4020CA8 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 N4020C and A8 Pro-7150B

Intel

Celeron N4020C

The Celeron N4020C 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 2.8 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: 1,537 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 N4020C 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 N4020C 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 A8 Pro-7150B is built on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4020C scores 1,537 against the A8 Pro-7150B's 1,541 — a 0.3% lead for the A8 Pro-7150B.

FeatureCeleron N4020CA8 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
4096 kB
Process
14 nm-50%
28 nm
Architecture
Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark
1,537
1,541
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4020C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the A8 Pro-7150B uses FP3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron N4020CA8 Pro-7150B
Socket
FCBGA1090
FP3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
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 N4020C requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCeleron N4020CA8 Pro-7150B
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon R5