Pentium III 1133 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Pentium III 1133
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Ryzen 9 7950X3D
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. The Pentium III 1133 is positioned at rank #1142 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium III 1133
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium III 1133 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tualatin (2000−2002) / 180 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium III 1133 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2037%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) |
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 Pentium III 1133 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Pentium III 1133
The Pentium III 1133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: PGA370. Thermal design power (TDP): 29 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 180 points. Launch price was $69.
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.
Processing Power
The Pentium III 1133 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 15 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.13 GHz on the Pentium III 1133 versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 133.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. The Pentium III 1133 uses the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture (180 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium III 1133 scores 180 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 198.8% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium III 1133 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
| Feature | Pentium III 1133 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 16 / 32+1500% |
| Boost Clock | 1.13 GHz | 5.7 GHz+404% |
| Base Clock | — | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 128 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 180 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-97% |
| Architecture | Tualatin (2000−2002) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 180 | 62,323+34524% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 38,581 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,926 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 19,643 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium III 1133 uses the PGA370 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium III 1133 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA370 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 5.0+355% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium III 1133) / true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Pentium III 1133 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Pentium III 1133 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium III 1133 launched at $990 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D debuted at $699. At current prices ($30 vs $486), the Pentium III 1133 is $456 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium III 1133 delivers 6.0 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 182.1% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium III 1133 | Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $990 | $699-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-94% | $486 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 128.2+2037% |
| Release Date | 2000 | 2023 |
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