
Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Celeron N3010

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Celeron N3010
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3010
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3010 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($107) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1200%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($107) |
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Celeron N3010

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 N3010
The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron N3010 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 — a 76.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 1.04 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Celeron N3010 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Celeron N3010's 735 — a 191.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3010.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3010 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+300% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+123% | 2.24 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+323% | 1.04 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 34,293+4566% | 735 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 18,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 15,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron N3010 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 1600 on the Celeron N3010 — the Celeron N3010 supports 198.8% 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 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 4 (Celeron N3010) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Braswell (Celeron N3010).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3010 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | 1600+31900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+1677721500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+600% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs true (Celeron N3010). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel HD Graphics 400 (Celeron N3010) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming, Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3010 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Intel HD Graphics 400 |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Gaming | Budget Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D launched at $449 MSRP, while the Celeron N3010 debuted at $107.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3010 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $107-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | — |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2016 |
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