Celeron N5095A vs FX-8100

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N5095A

4 / 4

4,054

0.0%

Core i7-940XM

Celeron G4950

Pentium Gold G5400T

Pentium Dual Core T3200

4,095

+1.0%

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-8100

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

22836%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

21578%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

15667%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4720%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3739%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3271%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1873%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1849%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1683%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1683%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1664%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1619%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1597%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1590%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1576%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

99%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

98%

#928

FX-8100

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#930

Celeron E1400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $63

99%

#932

Pentium E6800

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#933

Core i3-530

MSRP: $113|Avg: $15

98%

#935

Athlon II X3 405e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#936

Core i3-2105

MSRP: $138|Avg: $30

98%

#937

Core i3-3225

MSRP: $172|Avg: $167

97%

#938

Athlon II X3 400e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#939

Athlon II X2 245e

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

96%

#940

Core i3-3220T

MSRP: $149|Avg: $146

96%

#941

Athlon II X2 240e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $77

96%

#942

Pentium G630T

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

96%

#943

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

MSRP: $990|Avg: $175

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 N5095A (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N5095A	FX-8100
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-8100 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N5095A	FX-8100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 N5095A Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N5095A and FX-8100

Celeron N5095A

The Celeron N5095A is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,054 points. Launch price was $69.

FX-8100

The FX-8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,095 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N5095A packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8100 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8100 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N5095A versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-8100 — a 24.2% clock advantage for the FX-8100 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron N5095A uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-8100 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5095A scores 4,054 against the FX-8100's 4,095 — a 1% lead for the FX-8100. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N5095A vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-8100.

Feature	Celeron N5095A	FX-8100
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3.7 GHz+28%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	4 MB	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	8 MB+433%
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Zambezi (2011−2012)
PassMark	4,054	4,095+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	455
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,621

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N5095A uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the FX-8100 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.