CPU
GPU
Opteron 3250 HE
Celeron 2955U
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 3250 HE is positioned at rank 253 and the Celeron 2955U is on rank 427, so the Opteron 3250 HE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 3250 HE
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 2955U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 3250 HE | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zurich (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 3250 HE | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3250 HE and Celeron 2955U
Opteron 3250 HE
The Opteron 3250 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Zurich (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,061 points. Launch price was $99.
Celeron 2955U
The Celeron 2955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,069 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron 3250 HE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 2955U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Opteron 3250 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Opteron 3250 HE versus 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 2955U — a 85.7% clock advantage for the Opteron 3250 HE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Opteron 3250 HE uses the Zurich (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 2955U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 3250 HE scores 2,061 against the Celeron 2955U's 2,069 — a 0.4% lead for the Celeron 2955U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Opteron 3250 HE vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 2955U.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+150% | 1.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+79% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Zurich (2012) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,061 | 2,069 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 3250 HE uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 2955U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 3250 HE) / VT-x (Celeron 2955U). The Celeron 2955U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Opteron 3250 HE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 2955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 2955U rivals Pentium 2117U.
| Feature | Opteron 3250 HE | Celeron 2955U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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