CPU
GPU
Celeron 3215U
Phenom X3 8250e
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 3215U is positioned at rank 241 and the Phenom X3 8250e is on rank 538, so the Celeron 3215U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3215U
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8250e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3215U | Phenom X3 8250e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3215U | Phenom X3 8250e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3215U and Phenom X3 8250e
Celeron 3215U
The Celeron 3215U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,091 points. Launch price was $107.
Phenom X3 8250e
The Phenom X3 8250e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,084 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3215U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Phenom X3 8250e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X3 8250e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Celeron 3215U versus 1.9 GHz on the Phenom X3 8250e — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8250e. The Celeron 3215U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom X3 8250e uses Toliman (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3215U scores 1,091 against the Phenom X3 8250e's 1,084 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron 3215U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3215U vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8250e.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | Phenom X3 8250e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 1.9 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Toliman (2008) |
| PassMark | 1,091 | 1,084 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 339 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3215U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom X3 8250e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | Phenom X3 8250e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3215U) / not specified (Phenom X3 8250e). The Celeron 3215U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Phenom X3 8250e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3215U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3215U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Celeron 3215U | Phenom X3 8250e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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