PRO A12-9800B vs Celeron J4115

PRO A12-9800B

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Celeron J4115

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A12-9800B

4 / 4

2,705

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron J4115

4 / 4

2,688

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

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99%

#387

Atom x5-Z8300

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542%

#388

Atom Z3735G

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534%

#389

Core i5-480M

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491%

#390

Core i5-460M

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488%

#391

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

484%

#393

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

467%

#394

Core i3-380M

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448%

#395

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

447%

#396

Core 2 Duo T6600

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435%

#399

PRO A12-9800B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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.

Insight	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron J4115
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake (2019) / 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 J4115
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 J4115 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A12-9800B and Celeron J4115

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 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.

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Processing Power

Both the PRO A12-9800B and Celeron J4115 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the PRO A12-9800B versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J4115 — a 36.1% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800B (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The PRO A12-9800B uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron J4115 uses Gemini Lake (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800B scores 2,705 against the Celeron J4115's 2,688 — a 0.6% lead for the PRO A12-9800B.

Feature	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron J4115
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+50%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB
L2 Cache	2048 kB	4 MB+100%
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Gemini Lake (2019)
PassMark	2,705	2,688

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A12-9800B uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron J4115 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	PRO A12-9800B	Celeron J4115
Socket	FP4	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	6

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (PRO A12-9800B) / true (Celeron J4115). The Celeron J4115 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the PRO A12-9800B requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4115 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1305G.