CPU
GPU
Phenom X3 8550
Celeron E3300
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 8550 is positioned at rank 513 and the Celeron E3300 is on rank 724, so the Phenom X3 8550 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 8550
Performance Per Dollar Celeron E3300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8550 | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8550 | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 8550 and Celeron E3300
Phenom X3 8550
The Phenom X3 8550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Abril 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,151 points. Launch price was $170.
Celeron E3300
The Celeron E3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,155 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8550 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron E3300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X3 8550 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Phenom X3 8550 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron E3300 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Celeron E3300. The Phenom X3 8550 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron E3300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8550 scores 1,151 against the Celeron E3300's 1,155 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron E3300. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8550 vs 0 kB on the Celeron E3300.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 45 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,151 | 1,155 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 347 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 624 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8550 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron E3300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X3 8550) / VT-x (Celeron E3300). Primary use case: Celeron E3300 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron E3300 rivals Pentium E5200.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8550 | Celeron E3300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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