Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Celeron N3150
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Celeron N3150
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 N3150
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 N3150
The Celeron N3150 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.08 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,177 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Celeron N3150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 2.08 GHz on the Celeron N3150 — a 82.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Celeron N3150 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Celeron N3150's 1,177 — a 186.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3150.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+140% | 2.08 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+175% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 5 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 34,293+2814% | 1,177 |
| 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 N3150 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 N3150 — the Celeron N3150 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 N3150) — 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 FCBGA1170 (Celeron N3150).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 true (Celeron N3150). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) (Celeron N3150) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K; Celeron N3150 rivals AMD E2-7110.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Celeron N3150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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