Phenom X3 8600 vs Celeron 847
Phenom X3 8600
Celeron 847
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 8600 is positioned at rank 947 and the Celeron 847 is on rank 1093, so the Phenom X3 8600 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 8600
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 847
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8600 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8600 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 8600 and Celeron 847
Phenom X3 8600
The Phenom X3 8600 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: 2.3 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: 1,267 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron 847
The Celeron 847 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,270 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8600 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron 847 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Phenom X3 8600 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Phenom X3 8600 versus 1.1 GHz on the Celeron 847 — a 70.6% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8600. The Phenom X3 8600 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron 847 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8600 scores 1,267 against the Celeron 847's 1,270 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron 847. Both processors carry 2 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8600 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+109% | 1.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Toliman (2008) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,267 | 1,270 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 196 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 354 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8600 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 847 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8600 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Phenom X3 8600) / VT-x (Celeron 847). The Celeron 847 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Phenom X3 8600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 847 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 847 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8600 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Phenom X3 8600 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron 847 debuted at $134. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Celeron 847 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom X3 8600 delivers 63.4 pts/$ vs 84.7 pts/$ for the Celeron 847 — making the Celeron 847 the 28.8% better value option.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8600 | Celeron 847 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-25% | $134 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.4 | 84.7+34% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2011 |
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