
Celeron N5100 vs FX-9830P

Celeron N5100

FX-9830P
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-9830P is on rank 835, 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-9830P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | FX-9830P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N5100 | FX-9830P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($45) |
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-9830P

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-9830P
The FX-9830P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per module). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron N5100 and FX-9830P share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 versus 3.7 GHz on the FX-9830P — a 27.7% clock advantage for the FX-9830P (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Celeron N5100 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-9830P uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N5100 scores 3,305 against the FX-9830P's 3,298 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N5100.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | FX-9830P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3 GHz+173% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+50% | 1 MB (per module) |
| Process | 10 nm-64% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,305 | 3,298 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N5100 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the FX-9830P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N5100 | FX-9830P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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