CPU
GPU
Phenom X4 9150e
Celeron 5205U
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 Phenom X4 9150e is positioned at rank 438 and the Celeron 5205U is on rank 1231, so the Phenom X4 9150e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X4 9150e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Phenom X4 9150e and Celeron 5205U
Phenom X4 9150e
The Phenom X4 9150e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron 5205U
The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9150e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 5205U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X4 9150e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Phenom X4 9150e versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Celeron 5205U. The Phenom X4 9150e uses the Agena (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 5205U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9150e scores 1,427 against the Celeron 5205U's 1,432 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 5205U. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.9 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,432 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 385 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 650 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9150e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 5205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X4 9150e) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U). The Celeron 5205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Phenom X4 9150e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron 5205U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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