Celeron N2808 vs Opteron 250
Celeron N2808
Opteron 250
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 N2808 is positioned at rank 1192 and the Opteron 250 is on rank 700, so the Opteron 250 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2808
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N2808 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N2808 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N2808 and Opteron 250
Celeron N2808
The Celeron N2808 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.58 GHz, with boost up to 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $69.
Opteron 250
The Opteron 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Dezembro 2004 (21 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 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: 620 points. Launch price was $12.
Processing Power
The Celeron N2808 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 250 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N2808 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Celeron N2808 versus 2.4 GHz on the Opteron 250 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 250. The Celeron N2808 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Opteron 250 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2808 scores 615 against the Opteron 250's 620 — a 0.8% lead for the Opteron 250. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N2808 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.25 GHz | 2.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.58 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-83% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) |
| PassMark | 615 | 620 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N2808 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 250 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N2808 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron N2808) / not specified (Opteron 250). The Celeron N2808 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Opteron 250 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N2808 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Celeron N2808 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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