FX-4150 vs Celeron N5100

FX-4150

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 4 GHz2012

Celeron N5100

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

FX-4150

4 / 4

3,327

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron N5100

4 / 4

3,305

0.0%

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 FX-4150 is positioned at rank 702 and the Celeron N5100 is on rank 183, 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 FX-4150

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12838%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12131%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8808%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2654%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2102%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1839%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1053%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1039%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

946%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

946%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

936%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

910%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

898%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

894%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

886%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

98%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

100%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

99%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

99%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

99%

#706

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

99%

#709

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

98%

#711

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

98%

#712

Core i5-4670T

MSRP: $189|Avg: $35

98%

#713

Core i5-2400S

MSRP: $135|Avg: $10

97%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

97%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

96%

#716

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

96%

#717

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 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.

Insight	FX-4150	Celeron N5100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FX-4150 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	FX-4150	Celeron N5100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

FX-4150 Benchmark Check

Celeron N5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FX-4150 and Celeron N5100

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.

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.

⚡

Processing Power

Both the FX-4150 and Celeron N5100 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the FX-4150 versus 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N5100 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the FX-4150 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The FX-4150 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron N5100 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the FX-4150 scores 3,327 against the Celeron N5100's 3,305 — a 0.7% lead for the FX-4150. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-4150 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N5100.

Feature	FX-4150	Celeron N5100
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+43%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+245%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB (total)
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Zambezi (2011−2012)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	3,327	3,305

🧠

Memory & Platform

The FX-4150 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N5100 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.