Celeron N5100
VS
FX-9830P

Celeron N5100 vs FX-9830P

Intel

Celeron N5100

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021
VS
AMD

FX-9830P

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

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.

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 N5100

#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
100%
#171
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
355%
#172
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
350%
#173
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
321%
#174
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
320%
#175
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
317%
#177
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
306%
#178
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
293%
#179
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
293%
#180
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
285%
#183
Celeron N5100
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#193
Pentium Gold 4417U
MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A
98%
#195
Atom N475
MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar FX-9830P

#823
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1334%
#824
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1315%
#825
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1207%
#826
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1201%
#827
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1190%
#829
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1150%
#830
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1102%
#831
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1101%
#832
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1071%
#835
FX-9830P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
100%
#836
Celeron M P4600
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
100%
#838
Celeron 887
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N5100 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron N5100FX-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

The FX-9830P (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron N5100FX-9830P
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N5100 and FX-9830P

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureCeleron N5100FX-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
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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.

FeatureCeleron N5100FX-9830P
Socket
BGA1338
FP4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0