Phenom X4 9150e vs Celeron N4000C
Phenom X4 9150e
Celeron N4000C
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 N4000C is on rank 721, 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 N4000C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N4000C
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 N4000C
The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X4 9150e packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N4000C 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 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C — a 36.4% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000C. The Phenom X4 9150e is built on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. In PassMark, the Phenom X4 9150e scores 1,427 against the Celeron N4000C's 1,430 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N4000C. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9150e vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 4 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Agena (2007−2008) | — |
| PassMark | 1,427 | 1,430 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X4 9150e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4000C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X4 9150e | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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