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Celeron 1017U vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

CPUCPUGPUGPU
Intel

Celeron 1017U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2013
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AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
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Celeron 1017U vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Performance Spectrum

Celeron 1017U
2 / 2
1,508
0.0%
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Ryzen 7 7800X3D
8 / 16
34,293
+2174.1%
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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.

Celeron 1017U vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low266 FPS
medium247 FPS
high211 FPS
ultra186 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium735 FPS
high579 FPS
ultra491 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium857 FPS
high857 FPS
ultra857 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low857 FPS
medium857 FPS
high857 FPS
ultra782 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low343 FPS
medium287 FPS
high216 FPS
ultra173 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low26 FPS
medium20 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low380 FPS
medium346 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra259 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low264 FPS
medium247 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra194 FPS
Civilization VI

Civilization VI

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low317 FPS
medium268 FPS
high234 FPS
ultra195 FPS
Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

1080P
Celeron 1017U
low38 FPS
medium38 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra38 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
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Celeron 1017U vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Celeron 1017U

2013

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (1,508 vs 34,293).
    • ❌326.7% higher power demand at 512W vs 120W.
    • ❌Older platform position on BGA1023, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D moves to AM5 and DDR5.

    Ryzen 7 7800X3D

    2023

    Why buy it

    • ✅Better for gaming: +828.1% higher average FPS across 22 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ✅Draws 120W instead of 512W, a 392W reduction.
    • ✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of BGA1023 and older memory support.
    • ✅75% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Launch MSRP is still $449 MSRP, while Celeron 1017U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Celeron 1017U?
    Yes. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 828.1% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2174.1% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 828.1% more average FPS across 22 shared CPU game tests. It also has a clear cache advantage at 96 MB versus 2 MB.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the stronger fit. You are getting 2174.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 4700% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 2 MB).
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better buy right now. Ryzen 7 7800X3D comes in at an unclear MSRP at $449 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 828.1% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Ryzen 7 7800X3D makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2013), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of BGA1023, 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 2 MB, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 2/2. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

    Celeron 1017U vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    Intel

    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.

    AMD

    Ryzen 7 7800X3D

    The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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    Processing Power

    The Celeron 1017U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Celeron 1017U versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 103% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 1.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Celeron 1017U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1017U scores 1,508 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 183.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 1017U vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

    FeatureCeleron 1017URyzen 7 7800X3D
    Cores / Threads
    2 / 2
    8 / 16+300%
    Boost Clock
    1.6 GHz
    5 GHz+213%
    Base Clock
    1.6 GHz
    4.4 GHz+175%
    L3 Cache
    2 MB
    96 MB (total)+4700%
    L2 Cache
    512 kB
    1 MB (per core)+100%
    Process
    22 nm
    5 nm-77%
    Architecture
    Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
    Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
    PassMark
    1,508
    34,293+2174%
    Cinebench R23 Multi
    —
    18,500
    Geekbench 6 Single
    —
    2,700
    Geekbench 6 Multi
    —
    15,000
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    Memory & Platform

    The Celeron 1017U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Celeron 1017U versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 225% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 300% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron 1017U) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1023 (Celeron 1017U) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

    FeatureCeleron 1017URyzen 7 7800X3D
    Socket
    BGA1023
    AM5
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 3.0
    PCIe 5.0+67%
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR3-1600
    DDR5-5200+225%
    Max RAM Capacity
    32 GB
    128 GB+300%
    RAM Channels
    2
    2
    ECC Support
    No
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    16
    28+75%
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: not specified (Celeron 1017U) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) (Celeron 1017U) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

    FeatureCeleron 1017URyzen 7 7800X3D
    Integrated GPU
    Yes
    Yes
    IGPU Model
    Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
    AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
    Unlocked
    —
    Yes
    AVX-512
    —
    Yes
    Virtualization
    —
    AMD-V
    Target Use
    —
    Gaming