AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Celeron 2955U

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Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D2,206% better
36,991Best Performance
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 2,206% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
52.9244% of 121.53
Celeron 2955U
No data available

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 44% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is a 16-core (32-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2023 with a suggested retail price of $699. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7950X3D is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 128 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D features 16 total cores which can process 32 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. Its 36,991 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.92. This is the 39th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Celeron 2955U CPU

The Intel Celeron 2955U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 2955U is compatible with Intel Socket G3 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron 2955U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron 2955U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron 2955U features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1400.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2955U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2955U has the 656th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesRyzen 9Celeron
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q3 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$699--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D2,206% better
36,991Best Performance
Celeron 2955U
1,6044% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 2,206% better performance than the Celeron 2955U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is ranked 1st with a score of 36,991, and the Celeron 2955U is ranked 656th with a score of 1,604.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
52.9244% of 121.53
Celeron 2955U
No data available

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 100% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 52.92 performance per dollar ranks it 39th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 7950X3D or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 9 7950X3D36,991
Ryzen 9 7950X35,243-5%
Ryzen 7 7800X3D32,947-11%
Core i7-14700K32,336-13%
Core i5-14600K31,641-14%
A9-94201,632-96%
Pentium N35101,619-96%
Celeron 2955U1,604-96%
A4-62101,587.5-96%
Celeron N29201,582-96%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 9 7950X3D orCeleron 2955U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 9 790061.36+16%
Core i7-12700K61+15%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D60.66+15%
Core i9-14900K53.58+1%
Core i9-13900K52.95+0%
Ryzen 9 7950X3D52.92
Ryzen 7 5800X52.79-0%
Ryzen 9 7900X50.51-5%
Ryzen 9 7950X50.42-5%
Core i9-1290046.85-11%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
36,991
(+2,206.17%)
1,604
3DMark Time Spy CPU
17,206
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
5,974
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
326
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
19,679
(+4,225.05%)
455
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
2,928
(+1,000.75%)
266
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
62,429
(+7,018.47%)
877
CPU Mark Single-Thread
4,141
(+430.22%)
781
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryTSMCIntel
Process Size5 nm22 nm
Transistors17,840 million1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
SeriesRyzen 9Celeron
MicroarchitectureZen 4Haswell
CodenameRaphaelHaswell
Memory SupportDDR5DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
Cores162
Threads322
Clock Speed4.2 GHz1400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock5.7 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier42.0x14.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache128 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
SocketAMD Socket AM5Intel Socket G3
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W15 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)162 W--
Tcase Max47 °C72 °C
TJ Max89 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 9 7950X3DCeleron 2955U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon GraphicsIntel HD
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.