Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2023

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

16 / 32

62,323

+4885.8%

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

2 / 2

1,250

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 9 7950X3D

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

106%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

106%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

105%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

105%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

104%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

104%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

102%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

102%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

102%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

101%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

101%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

101%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

101%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

100%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

100%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

100%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

100%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

100%

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

100%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

100%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

100%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

100%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

100%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

99%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

99%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

98%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

97%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

97%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

#1086

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3145%

#1087

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3099%

#1088

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2845%

#1089

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2832%

#1090

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2806%

#1092

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2710%

#1093

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2598%

#1094

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2594%

#1095

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2524%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

100%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

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 9 7950X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($486)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+413%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($486)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 9 7950X3D Benchmark Check

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

The Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,250 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus 1.2 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 — a 130.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 62,323 against the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300's 1,250 — a 192.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,926 vs 150, a 180.5% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 19,643 vs 280 (194.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+700%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	5.7 GHz+375%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	4.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	128 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB
Process	5 nm, 6 nm-89%	45 nm
Architecture	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	62,323+4886%	1,250
Cinebench R23 Multi	38,581	—
Geekbench 6 Single	2,926+1851%	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	19,643+6915%	280

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus DDR3-800 on the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) vs 6 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300) — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 22 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) and GS45 (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300).

Feature	Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Socket	AM5	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+355%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200+67%	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+3100%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	28+367%	6

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) vs VT-x (Celeron Dual-Core SU2300). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 targets Legacy Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K; Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 rivals Pentium SU4100.

Feature	Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Celeron Dual-Core SU2300
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Graphics	None
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x
Target Use	—	Legacy Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D launched at $699 MSRP, while the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 debuted at $134. At current prices ($486 vs $50), the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 is $436 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 9 7950X3D delivers 128.2 pts/$ vs 25.0 pts/$ for the Celeron Dual-Core SU2300 — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 134.7% better value option.