Core i3-4150 vs A12-9800E
Core i3-4150
A12-9800E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Core i3-4150 is positioned at rank 960 and the A12-9800E is on rank 1029, so the Core i3-4150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4150
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4150 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4150 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+114%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($70) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Core i3-4150 and A12-9800E
Core i3-4150
The Core i3-4150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,406 points. Launch price was $69.
A12-9800E
The A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,416 points. Launch price was $105.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4150 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A12-9800E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9800E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-4150 versus 3.8 GHz on the A12-9800E — a 8.2% clock advantage for the A12-9800E (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i3-4150 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A12-9800E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4150 scores 3,406 against the A12-9800E's 3,416 — a 0.3% lead for the A12-9800E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,071 vs 651, a 48.8% lead for the Core i3-4150 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4150 vs 0 kB on the A12-9800E.
| Feature | Core i3-4150 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-21% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,406 | 3,416 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,071+65% | 651 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4150 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A12-9800E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4150 versus DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800E — the A12-9800E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A12-9800E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-4150) vs 8 (A12-9800E) — the Core i3-4150 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H81,B85,Q85,H87,Q87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Core i3-4150) and A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800E).
| Feature | Core i3-4150 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4150) vs AMD-V (A12-9800E). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i3-4150) and Radeon R7 (A12-9800E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4150 targets Budget Desktop, A12-9800E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Core i3-4150 rivals FX-6300; A12-9800E rivals Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Core i3-4150 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4400 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-4150 launched at $281 MSRP, while the A12-9800E debuted at $426. At current prices ($70 vs $150), the Core i3-4150 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4150 delivers 48.7 pts/$ vs 22.8 pts/$ for the A12-9800E — making the Core i3-4150 the 72.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-4150 | A12-9800E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $281-34% | $426 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-53% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.7+114% | 22.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2017 |
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