CPU
GPU
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Athlon 5150
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 Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is positioned at rank 1065 and the Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, so the Athlon 5150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+109%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
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 Pentium Dual Core SU4100 and Athlon 5150
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,409 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Athlon 5150. The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 scores 1,409 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 0.4% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz+23% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,409 | 1,415 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core SU4100) / true (Athlon 5150). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Athlon 5150 debuted at $21. At current prices ($10 vs $21), the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 delivers 140.9 pts/$ vs 67.4 pts/$ for the Athlon 5150 — making the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 the 70.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium Dual Core SU4100 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134 | $21-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-52% | $21 |
| Performance per Dollar | 140.9+109% | 67.4 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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