Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Celeron 3955U

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Celeron 3955U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+2276.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Celeron 3955U

2 / 2

1,443

0.0%

Celeron 877

Celeron P4600

Xeon W3503

Pentium Dual Core T4400

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 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3955U

#604

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

813%

#605

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

801%

#606

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

736%

#607

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

732%

#608

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

726%

#610

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

701%

#611

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

672%

#612

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

671%

#613

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

653%

#616

Celeron 3955U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

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 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Celeron 3955U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron 3955U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Celeron 3955U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Celeron 3955U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Celeron 3955U

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Celeron 3955U

The Celeron 3955U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, LPDDR3-1600/1866, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,443 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron 3955U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2 GHz on the Celeron 3955U — a 85.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Celeron 3955U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Celeron 3955U's 1,443 — a 183.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 431, a 144.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 741 (181.2% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 2 MB on the Celeron 3955U.

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Celeron 3955U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+300%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	5 GHz+150%	2 GHz
Base Clock	4.4 GHz+120%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+4700%	2 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB
Process	5 nm-64%	14 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	34,293+2277%	1,443
Cinebench R23 Multi	18,500	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,700+526%	431
Geekbench 6 Multi	15,000+1924%	741

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron 3955U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR4-2133 on the Celeron 3955U — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 12 (Celeron 3955U) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Sunrise Point-LP (Celeron 3955U).

Feature	Ryzen 7 7800X3D	Celeron 3955U
Socket	AM5	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+133%	12

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3955U). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and HD Graphics 510 (Celeron 3955U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Celeron 3955U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Celeron 3955U rivals Pentium 3825U.