CPU
GPU
Opteron X2170
Celeron M 575
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 M 575 is on rank 827, 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 M 575
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron X2170 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Steppe Eagle (2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom (2006−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron X2170 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
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 M 575
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 M 575
The Celeron M 575 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Merom (2006−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Opteron X2170 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron M 575 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Opteron X2170 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Opteron X2170 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M 575 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Opteron X2170. The Opteron X2170 uses the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron M 575 uses Merom (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X2170 scores 1,911 against the Celeron M 575's 1,917 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron M 575.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+300% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+20% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 28 nm-57% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Steppe Eagle (2016) | Merom (2006−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,911 | 1,917 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron X2170 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M 575 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron X2170) / false (Celeron M 575). Direct competitor: Celeron M 575 rivals Mobile Sempron SI-40.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Celeron M 575 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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