Phenom II X3 700e vs Celeron N4000
Phenom II X3 700e
Celeron N4000
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 Phenom II X3 700e is positioned at rank 972 and the Celeron N4000 is on rank 126, so the Celeron N4000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 700e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 700e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 700e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Phenom II X3 700e and Celeron N4000
Phenom II X3 700e
The Phenom II X3 700e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,451 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron N4000
The Celeron N4000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,472 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X3 700e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron N4000 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom II X3 700e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Phenom II X3 700e versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000 — a 8% clock advantage for the Celeron N4000 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Phenom II X3 700e uses the Heka (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N4000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 700e scores 1,451 against the Celeron N4000's 1,472 — a 1.4% lead for the Celeron N4000. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 700e vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+118% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Heka (2009−2010) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 1,451 | 1,472+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X3 700e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron N4000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Phenom II X3 700e) / not specified (Celeron N4000). Primary use case: Phenom II X3 700e targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Phenom II X3 700e launched at $125 MSRP, while the Celeron N4000 debuted at $107. At current prices ($40 vs $30), the Celeron N4000 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom II X3 700e delivers 36.3 pts/$ vs 49.1 pts/$ for the Celeron N4000 — making the Celeron N4000 the 30% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 700e | Celeron N4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $107-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.3 | 49.1+35% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2017 |
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