PRO A12-9800B vs Celeron G5900

PRO A12-9800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Celeron G5900

2 Cores2 Thrd58 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A12-9800B

4 / 4

2,705

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron G5900

2 / 2

2,682

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. The PRO A12-9800B is positioned at rank #399 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 A12-9800B

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#387

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

542%

#388

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

534%

#389

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#390

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

488%

#391

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

484%

#393

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

467%

#394

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

448%

#395

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

447%

#396

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

435%

#399

PRO A12-9800B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

104%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

104%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

104%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

104%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

104%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

103%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

28%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

103%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

103%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

102%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

102%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

102%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

23%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

101%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

101%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

101%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

100%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

100%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

100%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

98%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

98%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

96%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

96%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

96%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

95%

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 G5900 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron G5900
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The PRO A12-9800B (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron G5900
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($42)

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.

PRO A12-9800B Benchmark Check

Celeron G5900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A12-9800B and Celeron G5900

PRO A12-9800B

The PRO A12-9800B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,705 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron G5900

The Celeron G5900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,682 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The PRO A12-9800B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G5900 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the PRO A12-9800B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B versus 3.4 GHz on the Celeron G5900 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The PRO A12-9800B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G5900 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800B scores 2,705 against the Celeron G5900's 2,682 — a 0.9% lead for the PRO A12-9800B.

Feature	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron G5900
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	—	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Comet Lake (2020−2025)
PassMark	2,705	2,682
Geekbench 6 Single	—	850
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,600

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A12-9800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5900 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron G5900
Socket	FP4	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800B) / VT-x (Celeron G5900). The Celeron G5900 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the PRO A12-9800B requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900 rivals Pentium Gold G6400.