Ryzen 5 7600X vs Celeron B800

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Celeron B800

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 / 12

28,325

+1383.0%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Celeron B800

2 / 2

1,910

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron B800

#798

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1229%

#799

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1211%

#800

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1111%

#801

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1106%

#802

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1096%

#804

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1059%

#805

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1015%

#806

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1013%

#807

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

986%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

100%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#812

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

98%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

94%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron B800
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($5)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron B800 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron B800
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+140%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($178)	✅ More affordable ($5)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Celeron B800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Celeron B800

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Celeron B800

The Celeron B800 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,910 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Celeron B800 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron B800 — a 111.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Celeron B800 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Celeron B800's 1,910 — a 174.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B800.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron B800
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+200%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	5.3 GHz+253%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+213%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)+1500%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-84%	32 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	28,325+1383%	1,910
Cinebench R23 Multi	15,300	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,800	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron B800 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron B800 — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs 16 (Celeron B800) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QM77 (Celeron B800).

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron B800
Socket	AM5	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+150%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+67%	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+700%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+75%	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) vs VT-x (Celeron B800). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) and HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) (Celeron B800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming, Celeron B800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K; Celeron B800 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7600X	Celeron B800
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x
Target Use	Gaming	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Celeron B800 debuted at $80. At current prices ($178 vs $5), the Celeron B800 is $173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 382.0 pts/$ for the Celeron B800 — making the Celeron B800 the 82.4% better value option.