Celeron N3000 vs Opteron 254
Celeron N3000
Opteron 254
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 N3000 is positioned at rank 817 and the Opteron 254 is on rank 658, so the Opteron 254 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3000
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N3000 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N3000 and Opteron 254
Celeron N3000
The Celeron N3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $107.
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 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: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Celeron N3000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 254 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N3000 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3000 versus 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 — a 29.5% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Celeron N3000 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Opteron 254 uses Troy (2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3000 scores 705 against the Opteron 254's 690 — a 2.2% lead for the Celeron N3000. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.08 GHz | 2.8 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 1.04 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-84% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Troy (2005) |
| PassMark | 705+2% | 690 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 160 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 290 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N3000 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Opteron 254 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron N3000) / not specified (Opteron 254). The Celeron N3000 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Opteron 254 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3000 targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron N3000 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Celeron N3000 | Opteron 254 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 400 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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