CPU
GPU
Opteron 246
Celeron 807
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 246 is positioned at rank 762 and the Celeron 807 is on rank 1141, so the Opteron 246 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 246
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 807
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 246 | Celeron 807 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 246 | Celeron 807 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 246 and Celeron 807
Opteron 246
The Opteron 246 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 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: 538 points. Launch price was $109.
Celeron 807
The Celeron 807 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Opteron 246 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Celeron 807's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Opteron 246 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 807 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Opteron 246. The Opteron 246 uses the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Celeron 807 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 246 scores 538 against the Celeron 807's 535 — a 0.6% lead for the Opteron 246. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Opteron 246 vs 1.5 MB (total) on the Celeron 807.
| Feature | Opteron 246 | Celeron 807 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+33% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 130 nm | 32 nm-75% |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 538 | 535 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 246 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 807 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 246 | Celeron 807 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 246) / VT-x (Celeron 807). The Celeron 807 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Opteron 246 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 807 targets Mobile.
| Feature | Opteron 246 | Celeron 807 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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