Opteron 254 vs Celeron 1047UE
Opteron 254
Celeron 1047UE
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 254 is positioned at rank 658 and the Celeron 1047UE is on rank 1170, so the Opteron 254 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 254 and Celeron 1047UE
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron 1047UE
The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Opteron 254 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 1047UE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 1047UE has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 254. The Opteron 254 uses the Troy (2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 1047UE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 254 scores 690 against the Celeron 1047UE's 675 — a 2.2% lead for the Opteron 254. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Opteron 254 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+100% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Troy (2005) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 690+2% | 675 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 159 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 293 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 254 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 1047UE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 254) / VT-x (Celeron 1047UE). The Celeron 1047UE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Opteron 254 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Celeron 1047UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
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