Celeron T3500 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Celeron T3500

35 WW2010

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron T3500

1,055

0.0%

Core Duo T2050

Celeron 857

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

34,293

+3150.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 T3500 is positioned at rank #1015 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 T3500

#1003

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2224%

#1004

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2192%

#1005

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2012%

#1006

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2003%

#1007

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1985%

#1009

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1917%

#1010

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1838%

#1011

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1835%

#1012

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1785%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

100%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

99%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

99%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

97%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

96%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

94%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron T3500	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron T3500 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron T3500	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+18%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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.

Celeron T3500 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron T3500 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Celeron T3500

The Celeron T3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,055 points. Launch price was $69.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3500 scores 1,055 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 188.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 1 MB on the Celeron T3500 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Celeron T3500	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	—	8 / 16
Boost Clock	—	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+110%
L3 Cache	1 MB	96 MB (total)+9500%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	45 nm	5 nm-89%
Architecture	—	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	1,055	34,293+3151%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3500 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron T3500	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	PGA478	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	28

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3500) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Celeron T3500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Celeron T3500	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

💰

Value Analysis

The Celeron T3500 launched at $80 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($10 vs $384), the Celeron T3500 is $374 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3500 delivers 105.5 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Celeron T3500 the 16.6% better value option.