Celeron N4120 vs A8-8600P

Celeron N4120

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2019

A8-8600P

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N4120

4 / 4

2,463

0.0%

2,464

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 N4120 is positioned at rank 1239 and the A8-8600P is on rank 948, so the A8-8600P 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 N4120

#1227

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

15524%

#1228

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

15296%

#1229

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

14042%

#1230

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

13979%

#1231

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

13851%

#1233

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

13376%

#1234

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

12825%

#1235

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

12804%

#1236

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

12460%

#1239

Celeron N4120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

97%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A8-8600P

#936

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1786%

#937

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1760%

#938

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1615%

#939

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1608%

#940

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1593%

#942

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1539%

#943

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1475%

#944

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1473%

#945

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1433%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

98%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

97%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

95%

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 N4120 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N4120	A8-8600P
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A8-8600P (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N4120	A8-8600P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 N4120 Benchmark Check

A8-8600P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4120 and A8-8600P

Celeron N4120

The Celeron N4120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 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: 2,463 points. Launch price was $69.

A8-8600P

The A8-8600P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,464 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N4120 and A8-8600P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4120 versus 3 GHz on the A8-8600P — a 14.3% clock advantage for the A8-8600P (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron N4120 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-8600P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4120 scores 2,463 against the A8-8600P's 2,464 — a 0% lead for the A8-8600P.

Feature	Celeron N4120	A8-8600P
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.6 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2048 kB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	2,463	2,464
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,160
Geekbench 6 Single	—	499
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,300

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N4120 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-8600P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N4120	A8-8600P
Socket	FCBGA1090	FP4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4120) / AMD-V (A8-8600P). The A8-8600P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R6), while the Celeron N4120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-8600P targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-8600P rivals Core i5-5200U.