Opteron X2170 vs Celeron G1850
Opteron X2170
Celeron G1850
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 X2170 is positioned at rank 285 and the Celeron G1850 is on rank 450, so the Opteron X2170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X2170
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron X2170 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Steppe Eagle (2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron X2170 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 X2170 and Celeron G1850
Opteron X2170
The Opteron X2170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron G1850
The Celeron G1850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,907 points. Launch price was $101.
Processing Power
The Opteron X2170 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G1850 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Opteron X2170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Opteron X2170 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron G1850 — a 18.9% clock advantage for the Celeron G1850 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Opteron X2170 uses the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron G1850 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X2170 scores 1,911 against the Celeron G1850's 1,907 — a 0.2% lead for the Opteron X2170. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Opteron X2170 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1850.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Steppe Eagle (2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,911 | 1,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 543 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 945 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron X2170 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G1850 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron X2170) / VT-x (Celeron G1850). The Celeron G1850 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Opteron X2170 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1850 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1850 rivals Pentium G3258.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Celeron G1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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