Celeron N4100 vs A4-5150M
Celeron N4100
A4-5150M
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 N4100 is positioned at rank 330 and the A4-5150M is on rank 547, so the Celeron N4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4100
Performance Per Dollar A4-5150M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4100 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4100 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 N4100 and A4-5150M
Celeron N4100
The Celeron N4100 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 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 2,453 points. Launch price was $107.
A4-5150M
The A4-5150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4100 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-5150M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N4100 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Celeron N4100 versus 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M — a 31.6% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Celeron N4100 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-5150M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4100 scores 2,453 against the A4-5150M's 2,446 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4100. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4100 vs 0 kB on the A4-5150M.
| Feature | Celeron N4100 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.3 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz+145% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,453 | 2,446 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4100 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5150M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4100 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FS1r2 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4100) / AMD-V (A4-5150M). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Celeron N4100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Celeron N4100 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8350G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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