CPU
GPU
Celeron 1047UE
Opteron 252
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 1047UE is positioned at rank 1170 and the Opteron 252 is on rank 680, so the Opteron 252 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 252
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | Opteron 252 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | Opteron 252 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 Celeron 1047UE and Opteron 252
Celeron 1047UE
The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.
Opteron 252
The Opteron 252 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Fevereiro 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 655 points. Launch price was $63.
Processing Power
The Celeron 1047UE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 252 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron 1047UE has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE versus 2.6 GHz on the Opteron 252 — a 60% clock advantage for the Opteron 252. The Celeron 1047UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 252 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1047UE scores 675 against the Opteron 252's 655 — a 3% lead for the Celeron 1047UE. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE vs 0 kB on the Opteron 252.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Opteron 252 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+86% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm-76% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Troy (2005) |
| PassMark | 675+3% | 655 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 159 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 293 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1047UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 252 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Opteron 252 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1047UE) / not specified (Opteron 252). The Celeron 1047UE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Opteron 252 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Opteron 252 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
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