Celeron U3600 vs Opteron 250
Celeron U3600
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 U3600 is positioned at rank 1213 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 U3600
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 250
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron U3600 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron U3600 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 U3600 and Opteron 250
Celeron U3600
The Celeron U3600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 625 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 U3600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Opteron 250 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron U3600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron U3600 versus 2.4 GHz on the Opteron 250 — a 184% clock advantage for the Opteron 250. The Celeron U3600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 250 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron U3600 scores 625 against the Opteron 250's 620 — a 0.8% lead for the Celeron U3600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron U3600 vs 0 kB on the Opteron 250.
| Feature | Celeron U3600 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+2300% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-75% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) |
| PassMark | 625 | 620 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron U3600 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 250 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron U3600 | Opteron 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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