Celeron N4000 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Celeron N4000
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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. The Celeron N4000 is positioned at rank #126 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4000 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+161%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
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 N4000 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Celeron N4000
The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4000 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 74.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 1.1 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Celeron N4000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N4000 scores 1,472 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 190.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 16 / 32+700% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 5.7 GHz+119% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+282% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 128 MB (total)+3100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 1,472 | 62,323+4134% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,581 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,926 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,643 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Celeron N4000) / true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Celeron N4000 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Celeron N4000 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D debuted at $699. At current prices ($30 vs $486), the Celeron N4000 is $456 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron N4000 delivers 49.1 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 89.3% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron N4000 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107-85% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-94% | $486 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.1 | 128.2+161% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2023 |
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