Pro A12-8800B
VS
Celeron J4115

Pro A12-8800B vs Celeron J4115

AMD

Pro A12-8800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2015
VS
Intel

Celeron J4115

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2019

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. The Pro A12-8800B is positioned at rank #1174 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pro A12-8800B

#1162
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4399%
#1163
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4334%
#1164
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3979%
#1165
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3961%
#1166
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3925%
#1168
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3790%
#1169
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3634%
#1170
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3628%
#1171
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3531%
#1174
Pro A12-8800B
MSRP: $400|Avg: $40
100%
#1176
Core i7-2637M
MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A
98%
#1177
Athlon PRO 3045B
MSRP: $426|Avg: $180
97%
#1178
Core 2 Duo SL9600
MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A
97%
#1179
Core 2 Duo T5600
MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A
97%
#1180
Pentium N3510
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
97%
#1181
Core i7-7Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $285
97%
#1183
Core i7-4500U
MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A
94%
#1185
Athlon Neo X2 L325
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
92%
#1186
Core i3-2370M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
91%
#1187
Core i3-3217UE
MSRP: $225|Avg: $35
91%
#1188
Celeron T3000
MSRP: $150|Avg: $54
90%
#1189
Core m7-6Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $393
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 J4115 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPro A12-8800BCeleron J4115
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pro A12-8800B (2015) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPro A12-8800BCeleron J4115
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pro A12-8800B and Celeron J4115

AMD

Pro A12-8800B

The Pro A12-8800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,667 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Celeron J4115

The Celeron J4115 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,688 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Pro A12-8800B and Celeron J4115 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Pro A12-8800B versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 — a 30.5% clock advantage for the Pro A12-8800B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pro A12-8800B uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron J4115 uses Gemini Lake (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pro A12-8800B scores 2,667 against the Celeron J4115's 2,688 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron J4115.

FeaturePro A12-8800BCeleron J4115
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 4
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz+36%
2.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz+17%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB
4 MB+100%
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Carrizo (2015−2018)
Gemini Lake (2019)
PassMark
2,667
2,688
Geekbench 6 Single
528
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,144
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Memory & Platform

The Pro A12-8800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J4115 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-2133 on the Pro A12-8800B versus 2400 on the Celeron J4115 — the Celeron J4115 supports 199.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pro A12-8800B supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 8 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pro A12-8800B) vs 6 (Celeron J4115) — the Pro A12-8800B offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket FP4 (Pro A12-8800B) and BGA1090 (Celeron J4115).

FeaturePro A12-8800BCeleron J4115
Socket
FP4
FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-2133
2400+79900%
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB+838860700%
8
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16+167%
6
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Pro A12-8800B) vs true (Celeron J4115). Both include integrated graphics Radeon R7 Graphics (Pro A12-8800B) and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (Celeron J4115) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.

FeaturePro A12-8800BCeleron J4115
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R7 Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 600
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
true