Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Celeron N4000C
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Celeron N4000C
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($486) | ✅ 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 9 7950X3D and Celeron N4000C
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 N4000C
The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Celeron N4000C 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 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C — a 74.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 4.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is built on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 62,323 against the Celeron N4000C's 1,430 — a 191% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+700% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz+119% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz+282% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB (total)+3100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-64% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 62,323+4258% | 1,430 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 38,581 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,926 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 19,643 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Celeron N4000C uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) / not specified (Celeron N4000C). The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Celeron N4000C requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Celeron N4000C |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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