Celeron 925
VS
Opteron 146

Celeron 925 vs Opteron 146

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 925 is positioned at rank 1202 and the Opteron 146 is on rank 789, so the Opteron 146 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 925

#1190
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5589%
#1191
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
5507%
#1192
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
5055%
#1193
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
5032%
#1194
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4986%
#1196
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4815%
#1197
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4617%
#1198
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4610%
#1199
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4486%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
100%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
97%
#1204
Core 2 Duo U7700
MSRP: $262|Avg: $10
97%
#1205
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
96%
#1206
Core 2 Duo U7600
MSRP: $250|Avg: $5
96%
#1207
Pentium M 735
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
94%
#1208
Core i7-620LM
MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A
93%
#1209
Core i7-740QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
93%
#1211
Core 2 Solo SU3300
MSRP: $262|Avg: $50
91%
#1212
Celeron 540
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
90%
#1213
Celeron U3600
MSRP: $134|Avg: $134
89%
#1216
Core 2 Quad Q9000
MSRP: $348|Avg: $15
87%
#1217
Core i5-2537M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Opteron 146

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
16455%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
3107%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
2760%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
2132%
#456
EPYC 9575F
MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238
99%
#457
EPYC 7642
MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850
98%
#458
EPYC 7573X
MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580
98%
#459
Xeon Platinum 8568Y+
MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497
97%
#789
Opteron 146
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#796
Xeon E-2276M
MSRP: $939|Avg: $124
98%
#797
Xeon W3580
MSRP: $294|Avg: $30
98%
#798
Xeon W3690
MSRP: $583|Avg: $140
98%
#800
Xeon E5-2428L
MSRP: $692|Avg: $42
97%
#803
Opteron 6380
MSRP: $551|Avg: $111
96%
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 925 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightCeleron 925Opteron 146
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 (Legacy / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Opteron 146 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightCeleron 925Opteron 146
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 925 and Opteron 146

Intel

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Opteron 146

The Opteron 146 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $60.

Processing Power

The Opteron 146 is built on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Opteron 146's 505 — a 3.9% lead for the Celeron 925. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925 vs 0 kB on the Opteron 146.

FeatureCeleron 925Opteron 146
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
1 MB L2 Cache
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB
Process
45 nm-65%
130 nm
Architecture
SledgeHammer (2003−2005)
PassMark
525+4%
505
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 925) / not specified (Opteron 146). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron 925Opteron 146
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget