Celeron 1017U vs Opteron X3216

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 1017U

2 / 2

1,508

+0.7%

1,498

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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 Celeron 1017U is positioned at rank 975 and the Opteron X3216 is on rank 395, so the Opteron X3216 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1017U

#963

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1946%

#964

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1917%

#965

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1760%

#966

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1752%

#967

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1736%

#969

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1676%

#970

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1607%

#971

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1605%

#972

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1562%

#975

Celeron 1017U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron X3216

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5549%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1048%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

931%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

719%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

99%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

98%

#395

Opteron X3216

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

99%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Opteron X3216 (2017) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 1017U	Opteron X3216
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 1017U (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 1017U	Opteron X3216
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.

Celeron 1017U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 1017U and Opteron X3216

Celeron 1017U

The Celeron 1017U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,508 points. Launch price was $69.

Opteron X3216

The Opteron X3216 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,498 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron 1017U and Opteron X3216 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U versus 3 GHz on the Opteron X3216 — a 60.9% clock advantage for the Opteron X3216 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 1017U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron X3216 uses Excavator (2017−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1017U scores 1,508 against the Opteron X3216's 1,498 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron 1017U.

Feature	Celeron 1017U	Opteron X3216
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	3 GHz+87%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Excavator (2017−2018)
PassMark	1,508	1,498

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 1017U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron X3216 uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.