Celeron N5100 vs FX-4150
Celeron N5100
FX-4150
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 N5100 is positioned at rank 183 and the FX-4150 is on rank 702, so the Celeron N5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N5100
Performance Per Dollar FX-4150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | FX-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | FX-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 N5100 and FX-4150
Celeron N5100
The Celeron N5100 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,305 points. Launch price was $69.
FX-4150
The FX-4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,327 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N5100 and FX-4150 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 versus 4 GHz on the FX-4150 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the FX-4150 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Celeron N5100 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-4150 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5100 scores 3,305 against the FX-4150's 3,327 — a 0.7% lead for the FX-4150. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5100 vs 8 MB (total) on the FX-4150.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | FX-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+245% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 4 MB+167% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 3,305 | 3,327 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N5100 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the FX-4150 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | FX-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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