CPU
GPU
Opteron 148
Celeron SU2300
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 Opteron 148 is positioned at rank 754 and the Celeron SU2300 is on rank 1223, so the Opteron 148 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 148
Performance Per Dollar Celeron SU2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 148 | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 148 | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($134) |
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 Opteron 148 and Celeron SU2300
Opteron 148
The Opteron 148 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 548 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron SU2300
The Celeron SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 148 is built on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Opteron 148 scores 548 against the Celeron SU2300's 545 — a 0.5% lead for the Opteron 148. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Opteron 148 vs 1 MB on the Celeron SU2300.
| Feature | Opteron 148 | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+83% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | — |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | — |
| PassMark | 548 | 545 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 148 uses the 939 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 148 | Celeron SU2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 939 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
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