CPU
GPU
Phenom X3 8450e
Celeron J3355
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 X3 8450e is positioned at rank 498 and the Celeron J3355 is on rank 425, so the Celeron J3355 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8450e
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J3355
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8450e | Celeron J3355 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8450e | Celeron J3355 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom X3 8450e and Celeron J3355
Phenom X3 8450e
The Phenom X3 8450e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,206 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron J3355
The Celeron J3355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,203 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8450e packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron J3355 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X3 8450e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X3 8450e versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron J3355 — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Celeron J3355. The Phenom X3 8450e uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron J3355 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8450e scores 1,206 against the Celeron J3355's 1,203 — a 0.2% lead for the Phenom X3 8450e. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8450e vs 0 kB on the Celeron J3355.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450e | Celeron J3355 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,206 | 1,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 850 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8450e uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron J3355 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450e | Celeron J3355 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X3 8450e) / VT-x (Celeron J3355). The Celeron J3355 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 500), while the Phenom X3 8450e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron J3355 targets Low Power. Direct competitor: Celeron J3355 rivals Pentium J4205.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8450e | Celeron J3355 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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